NT: Government announces $40m housing redevelopment

Jun 07 2010 Updated July 4, 2023

The Weekly Source

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The Northern Territory Government has announced a $40 million redevelopment plan for the Wirrina housing site in Darwin. NT Construction company, Sitzler has been selected to build the 100 new units which will include seniors, affordable, public and private housing.

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