Darwin Waterfront Precinct
Sterling have been maintaining the grounds of the 150,000m2 Darwin Waterfront Precinct grounds since they opened in 2009.
We face different challenges throughout the seasons, with the wet requiring constant wide-area weed management as well as plant growth monitoring and tree maintenance after storms. The dry season events schedule requires close management of the lawn maintenance and irrigation due to high numbers of foot traffic and large marquees being set up frequently.
Throughout the whole year all our daily work needs to be conducted without endangering or causing disturbance to visitors due to the space being so popular.
Damoe Ra Pathway Remediation Works
The Damoe Ra path is a section of land which has been recently passed to Darwin Waterfront. The area was heavily overgrown, paths encroaching with leaves and green matter and lighting, irrigation and signage all in poor condition. We improved the quality of the path and change the aesthetics of the area to resemble an extension of Darwin Waterfront.
Our scope of work included:
Removal of hangers, selfseeders and poorly maintained surrounding trees
Replacement of the irrigation system
Re-landscaping the garden beds
Pressure cleaning the stairs
Painting the handrails along the Damoe Ra stairs
Sealing the existing exposed aggregate concrete steps with a penetrating sealer
Investigating the pathway lights
Surveying for future works along the path and Stairs
Garramilla Boulevard and Tiger Brennan Drive Stage 3
Sterling NT completed landscaping to the Garramilla Boulevard and Tiger Brennan Drive duplication project. We were responsible for the landscaping, including transplanting large fig trees and planting of trees, shrubs, ground cover plants and tube stocks, irrigation design and installation, installation of Stratavault tree pits and supply of grass seeding.
Sterling NT supplied and planted 376 x 100L and 300L trees and 25,047 tubestock shrubs and ground plants, as well as a feature green wall. The scope also included transplanting 15 x 13.5m mature fig trees from the nursery, requiring extensive coordination and a range of equipment, including 30-tonne and 50-tonne cranes, a purposefully designed anchoring system to prevent damage and multiple drop-deck trucks for transportation to site. Sterling NT carried out 22,000m2 of native regeneration, with drip irrigation and jute matting installed, resulting in an excellent vegetation success rate.
Sterling NT developed a partnership with local Indigenous contracting business YBE to engage Indigenous job seekers in planting, mulching and landscape maintenance as an entry into landscaping. A mentor was assigned to the YBE employees to support them in work readiness and responsibilities on site each day.
Darwin Waterfront Precinct Stage 2.
Master Builders Awards 2015 finalist - $50M development category.
This has been our most monumental project to date. Sterling NT was awarded the landscaping design and construct contract for the new Toga development at the Darwin Waterfront.
In January 2015, we completed Stage 1, 2 and 3, which is the design and construction of the landscaping and irrigation for the sprawling public domain and park, road verges and garden beds, three multi-story apartment buildings and the Charles Darwin University Business School. We completed this under extremely tight timeframes and coordinated with multitude of other trades also vying for completion. In December 2015, we completed the ancillary Goyder Park with tree planting, irrigation and grassing of the space for the opening ceremony on the 05 February 2016 commemorating George Goyder’s landing in Port Darwin.
The irrigation system, designed and installed by Sterling NT, is a state of the art system comprising of Toro 2-wire controllers systems and high density polypropylene lines throughout. The system was designed and installed to minimise water use, with a manufacturers guarantee on most components of 25 years.
Zuccoli Dog Park
Sterling NT undertook the construction of the new Zuccoli dog park, which was completed in January 2023. The scope of works included:
Construction of dog active play areas
Construction of concrete pathways
Installation of perimeter fencing
Installation of access gates
Installation of shade structures
Installation of dog activity equipment
Installation of an Exeloo toilet
The Sterling NT projects team delivered the project on time and without any safety incidents. Upon completion, the project was handed over to the Grounds division for a 12-month maintenance period.
Parap Village
Sterling NT was engaged to complete landscaping and construction works across four key stages in the Parap area. The scope of works included:
Construction of a new garden bed
Construction of a new garden bed in existing island
Additions and improvements to the existing garden bed
Construction of new garden beds and a seating deck
Our tasks included:
Removal of existing concrete traffic islands
Underboring and installation of new irrigation conduits
Supply and installation of permanent irrigation systems
Provision and installation of topsoil for garden beds
Installation of concrete and steel garden edging
Construction of a new seating deck
Development of gravel footpaths with a Surepave panel system
State Square
The scope of works included:
Improve existing garden beds by removal of paving, excavation of garden beds and replacement of garden bed soil
Supply and installation of steel edging
Installation of irrigation and repairs to refurbished garden bed and lawn areas
Supply and installation of plants and mulch
Improvement strategy of state square lawns
Demolition and construction of new footpaths and concrete edging
Installation of 3 new distribution boards for events on the State Square lawns
Reinstatement of damaged paving
Jingilli Watergardens Playground Upgrade
2022 SA/NT Parks and Leisure Award of Excellence Award
Sterling NT designed and constructed the first all-inclusive playground park in the NT, Jingilli Watergardens Playground. The design was created by our Engineer, Mahdi Kansso, who utilised his expertise in understanding client requirements, material selections and design concepts to create a playful and practical public space. Mahdi continued to work throughout the construction phase, providing vital insight to onsite personnel, subcontractors and suppliers.
The space comprised of numerous elements including timber decking, picnic tables, concrete benches, irrigated low-water planting beds and a variety of soft and hardscapes. Sterling NT incorporated the Territory’s rich culture within the expansive shade structure with locally designed and printed artwork within the shade structure. The park focuses on sensory play areas including musical interaction decks, balance logs, mount slide, totem poles, swing sets, wheelchair carousel and a bike track.
NT Department of The Attorney-General & Justice.
Magistrates Court.
We were first awarded this contract in 2012, after the site languished for years under the previous contractor; the site was left with years of dirt and dust build up and the toilets were less than appealing.
We applied ourselves to this project with fervour and the site was restored in short order. We provide cleaning for over 10,000sqm of office space, court rooms, toilets, foyers, lifts, receptions and common spaces spread over two large buildings in the Darwin CBD. We have maintained the standards at this site over the years and in December 2015, were awarded the contract for another 3 years.
Retaining contracts have always been a hallmark of our organisation where some contracts have been with us for over 20 years, which demonstrates our ongoing commitment to quality and providing best value.