Latest update
Read the project update - December 2023 PDF (1.4 MB) and the latest stakeholder notice - November 2023 PDF (470.8 KB).
Project
The Civic and State Square revitalisation reimagines the green heart of Darwin city into a welcoming and interactive space.
The precinct is an important part of the Darwin City Deal and will provide community and event space that links the Waterfront with the city centre, creating an activated and lively place for all.
It will become a:
- tropical, green, cool and shaded oasis within the city
- spacious place for events, festivals, gatherings and displays.
Scope
The Civic and State Square Revitalisation includes the following infrastructure projects:
- Chan Building demolition
- State Square Art Gallery (Northern Territory Art Gallery)
- State Square underground car park
- 90 Bay Parliamentary car park redevelopment
- Central heart
- Liberty Square.
For a more detailed version of the concept map, view the Civic and State Square revitalisation fact sheet PDF (5.4 MB).
Project update
The next stages of the project include:
Northern Territory Art Gallery - located adjacent to the Central Heart with a generous grand veranda with cafes and room for events and festivals.
- A Central Heart - a shaded, flexible and active centrally located space for special community events as well everyday enjoyment.
- Tropical tree walk - a pedestrianised Smith Street with tall shelters for all year sun and rain protection.
- Expansive events lawns - fully serviced for a vast array of festivals and events.
- Forecourts - generous pedestrianised forecourts to Parliament House and Supreme Court with welcoming and cooling water-features.
The remainder of the precinct will include:
- constructing an iconic and contemporary art gallery
- an inviting and interactive central heart
- sheltered pedestrian walkways connecting the precinct and surrounding areas
- Aboriginal artwork to celebrate our city’s rich cultural history
- wayfinding
- lush shading and landscaping
- water features.
DIPL conducted stakeholder consultation from 3 May 2022 to 27 May 2022 providing an opportunity to comment on the next stages of the project.
