The Lawler Labor Government continues to enhance and activate Richardson Park with a $1.4 million construction tender awarded to local Territory business Jaytex Constructions.
The works set to commence this month include building ablutions facilities, change rooms, storage and undercover areas as well as exercise and playground equipment for the local community to enjoy.
This is the next milestone from the $7.1 million investment to revitalise Richardson Park, which follows the opening of vehicle access to Ludmilla School via Richardson Drive in April 2024.
Delivered over multiple stages, the Richardson Park community space project is nearing completion, with remediation works finished and civil components fully complete with final landscaping areas now under an establishment period.
The improvements will enhance and activate the area for the community and includes the reconstruction of the playing fields.
The memorial for Warren 'Shadow' Mount has been preserved and reinstated in a prominent position on the grounds, acknowledging the site's history and the lengthy connection Rugby League has had with Richardson Park.
The new public open space features covered picnic shelters with 340 new trees and shrubs planted to provide shaded areas throughout the site.
The opening of the playing fields is scheduled for July, with the remaining elements to be completed late 2024.
To learn more about this project head to here.
Quotes from Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics Joel Bowden:
"Richardson Park is a significant and much-loved space for the local and wider Darwin community with the revitalisation works set to enhance and activate the area.
"The first steps are complete with new road access to Ludmilla School welcomed by local families and the school community.
"The various construction works will create work for 48 local Territorians including 4 apprentices throughout the entire project and I look forward to seeing these new amenities progress over the coming months."
Draft Quotes to attribute to Local Member for Fannie Bay Brent Potter:
"The community of Fannie Bay has grown significantly over the past five years, which is why the Lawler Labor Government continues to invest more into redeveloping and upgrading community infrastructure like at Richardson Park."
