# Northern Territory Awards Santa Teresa Road Contract

The Northern Territory Government has awarded a **$37.4 million** contract to Exact Contracting for upgrading and sealing 22.5 kilometers of Santa Teresa Road near Alice Springs. This project is part of the broader $415 million Northern Territory Strategic Roads Package, jointly funded by the Australian and Northern Territory governments, aimed at enhancing road safety, reliability, and access for remote communities. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and complete by early 2028, with a focus on supporting local employment including First Nations people.

- This contract highlights significant infrastructure investment in remote Northern Territory, emphasizing government priorities on regional connectivity and community access
- Procurement professionals should note the collaboration between federal and territorial governments in funding and project delivery
- Contractors with capabilities in road construction and community engagement may find opportunities in similar strategic infrastructure packages
- The project timeline and local employment focus indicate potential for subcontracting and partnership with Indigenous businesses and workforce development initiatives

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Northern Territory Government
- Australian Government
- Northern Territory Department of Logistics and Infrastructure

### Vendors
- Exact Contracting (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> Having a safer and more reliable road into Alice Springs means better access to health care, education, shops and essential services for the residents of Santa Teresa.
> — Marion Scrymgour, Federal Member for Lingiari

### Sources
- [$37m contract awarded for the delivery of NT Santa Teresa Rd upgrades](https://www.felix.net/project-news/37m-contract-awarded-for-the-delivery-of-nt-santa-teresa-rd-upgrades) - felix.net