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Compulsory safety recall - Takata airbags
In February 2018, the Australian Government announced a compulsory recall of vehicles with defective Takata airbags. These airbags can misdeploy causing death or serious injury.
The Department is pleased to release its Strategic Plan 2018-2021 which outlines the agency’s direction for the next three years.
Parap Road Safety Centre Closure
Infrastructure upgrades for the Parap Road Safety Centre are planned from 2 – 23 July 2018.
Seal and Widening Works Starting 12 June.
Commercial Boating Changes in the NT
From 1 July 2018, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority will provide all domestic commercial vessel certificate services.
Works are about to start on the tri-level government funded Barneson Boulevard and Tiger Brennan Drive Stage 3 project with the announcement of the successful tenderer. Local company Territoria Civil has been awarded the project for $45.35 million.
State Square Underground Car Park
The contract for the 450 space, three level underground car park was awarded to local company Tomazos Group PTY LTD for $19.4 million and is anticipated to support 60 construction jobs and 165 jobs across the wider sector during construction.
A local company PTM Group PTY LTD has been awarded the contract to construct a 55-metre cool, green canopy over Cavenagh Street for $2.7 million.
Have your Say on Swimming Pool Safety
Children’s safety is paramount to the Northern Territory Government and consultation is soon to commence to consider potential improvements to the current Swimming Pool Safety laws.
Heavy Vehicle Pedestrian Safety Awareness Display
The Alice Springs Heavy Vehicle Pedestrian Safety Awareness display was held on Sunday 22 April.