The Northern Territory Government has announced construction has started on the $34 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.

 

Expected to create over 4,000 jobs, the project is the combined effort of Japanese company INPEX and French energy giant Total.

 

 “The first contract awarded by JKC went to locally based companies Macmahon and John Holland - the $340 million site development civil works contract is the biggest contract awarded in the Territory’s history to date,” Northern Territory Chief Minister Paul Henderson said.

 

“From this massive contract alone, the greatest proportion of work by Macmahon and John Holland will be undertaken through their local supply chain - this means opportunities for smaller local business and more jobs for Territorians.”

 

“The project will help establish Darwin as the gas capital of northern Australia - we offer investors unique opportunities including our Marine Supply Base, proximity to Asia, deep sea port, our skilled and flexible workforce and capital city facilities.”