Industry Capability

Local construction companies specialise in a range of areas from transportable buildings to excavations and roads.

A number of Northern Territory business are capable of delivering industrial sheds and building on site, concreting works, civil works, earthworks, excavations, crushing and screening services, dams, mine facilities, site clearances and roads.

With a local concrete batching plant and numerous trucks ready to go, your concrete works can be completed efficiently and effectively. Our businesses have modern, well-maintained plant and equipment, enabling them to deliver complex civil projects.

Northern Territory companies can help with all stages of transportable construction, from planning and designs, manufacturing and installing, as well as furnishing and commissioning. We can deliver transportable buildings for various purposes including accommodation, onsite offices, lunch and crib rooms, kitchens or toilets.

Depending on your requirements, transportable buildings can be purchased or supplied on a rental agreement. Services are available to mobilise and demobilise sites and return the land to its original state at the end of your project.

Our businesses use local know how and work collegially to reduce the time required for your construction needs.

By sourcing your construction contracts locally, you will secure professional and experienced services. You will also have access to ongoing support and services throughout your project’s life.

You can find businesses capable of diamond-core drilling for concrete, bitumen, limestone and other materials in the Northern Territory, with experience in defining resources, geotechnical work and remote exploration for large mining, oil and gas clients.

The drillers are able to drill to depth of 400 metres, 800 metres and 1200 metres and are equipped with digital survey cameras to check drill hole pathways. Rigs are supported with various trucks, light vehicles and other plant.

The right equipment combined with local knowledge and experience means quick mobilisation by local expertise for remote, exploration and onsite drilling needs.

Local electricians are experienced in designing, installing and inspecting for commercial and industrial requirements. 

Northern Territory businesses offer a range of efficient services across switchboard upgrades, fault finding and rectifying, generation installations, generator services, solar designs, power pole installations and test and tags.

Our local and fully qualified electricians are experienced at working in the Northern Territory and the and take pride in the services they provide.

Whether it’s a large job or a general fix and repair, you’ll find the quality services you need in the Northern Territory.

Locally owned engineering companies have teams with experienced, passionate people who you can trust to deliver, whatever your needs.

The Northern Territory boasts state of the art purpose built facilities. Mobile services are also available so that you have an efficient solution and a fast turnaround, to every corner of the Northern Territory.

Our local operators are ready to help with any welding requirements  including general fabrication, pipe work, aluminium, cast iron, coded, sheet metal or any specialised specifications. Companies can also help with any machining requirements including precision machining, manufacturing new parts, repairs, hydraulic cylinder repairs, milling and various onsite services.

Other services available include hydraulics and supplies, diesel fittings, maintenance programs, abrasive blasting and painting, and spare parts. Through established networks and partnerships, parts and supplies can be delivered quickly to reduce your wait time.

The environment is a key consideration for any project to proceed and is one of the most important elements to maintaining the Territory’s unique lifestyle and nature.

Our businesses can provide environment teams for ecological, flora and fauna surveys as well as monitoring, assessment and reporting, aquatic ecology and ground and surface water studies, biodiversity and soil assessments, GIS mapping, and rehabilitation planning, implementation and assessment.

Our members’ local knowledge of the area will help to make this process easier and put your project at an advantage.

From a five-star resort to affordable motels or purpose built transportable accommodation and camps, the Northern Territory has a range of options available to meet short or long-term stay requirements.

Motels offer accommodation packages, wholesome meals and onsite conference facilities plus additional services such as meal packs to take away.

Rental accommodation is also available should you wish to base your employees or managers closer to your projects.

Northern Territory businesses have the capacity and experience to construct transportable buildings to meet accommodation needs. Businesses will work with you to design a configuration to suit your needs with options for furnishing, service commissioning and landscaping.

Whether your accommodation needs are local, remote or onsite, our businesses can work with you to provide solutions that are right for your project.

Any support services you need to engage with Indigenous people can be found in the Northern Territory.

Whether it is connecting with Indigenous enterprises to enhance your supply chain or supporting your Indigenous workers to start their own business to become a valued supplier, there are local businesses that can assist with all aspects of Indigenous enterprise development.

Support with land negotiations and access to Aboriginal land or land subject to Native Title is also readily available. Our Members have local connections and experience with traditional owners and communities, coupled with experience negotiating Indigenous Land use Agreements for mining activities.

Providing practical Indigenous employment solution is a key objective of local businesses. Local businesses can customise a range of employment programs and development services including skills upgrades, work readiness programs and cultural awareness training.

Our members can also help with land resource management training for employees; and offer practical support for trainees and apprentices.

No matter what stage your project is at, Northern Territory businesses have Indigenous engagement services to offer.

Locally owned and based suppliers are well positioned and have the experience to provide the best IT advice and products to get your network up and running in remote areas. They also have the capability to mobilise and provide support to meet your onsite IT service needs.

Our businesses have data centres in Perth and Sydney and are able to provide satellite bandwidth services for short or long-term needs.

The region offers integrated networking solutions through hardware, support installation, post-sales training and equipment servicing.

The Northern Territory is home to laboratories accredited through the National Association of Testing Authority Australia.

Local businesses have laboratories based in Katherine and Pine Creek, as well as Darwin and Alice Springs. Site, remote and community laboratory services are also available, meaning we can provide support right where it is needed.

One laboratory is capable in providing assaying procedures for base metals, rare earth, multi-element and uranium as well as grade control, resource definitions and mill process sampling. Using both ICp-MS and icd-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometry), as well as fire assay technology this laboratory can provide high value expert analytical and testing services within remarkable timeframes.

Another laboratory offers construction materials testing, soil testing, aggregate testing, concrete testing, environmental sampling and asphalt or bitumen testing. They can also provide road asset solutions through accurate and quality road data with informative reports that include pavement structure, pavement profiling and traffic data.

Our testing businesses have more than 60 years’ combined experience and the local knowledge to understand the geology of the Katherine region. Using the professional services provided locally will help you get the fastest turnaround on test results.

Machinery that is required onsite can be hired from local businesses. Equipment is located in the Northern Territory or nearby and is ready to mobilise when needed.

Plant available in the Northern Territory includes a range of cranes from 50-220 tonne all-terrain cranes, prime movers, road trains, water trucks and more. All equipment is reliable and certified to meet site compliance.

Licensed operators accompany the machinery. Operators are experienced in working within the landscapes and environment of the Northern Territory.

There is wide range of quality materials and products available in the Northern Territory, supplied by local businesses, which are continuously expanding to meet growing demands.

Local suppliers can offer industrial gases, gas equipment, welding products, high purity argon. Locally manufactured polyethylene pipe of various sizes is available along with a range of certified fittings, valves and irrigations equipment. Irrigation mapping, design and installation services are also available from people experienced in water design for outback Australia.

Local quarries produce quality materials that can be used for construction materials including aggregates, road base, trench rock, pre-mix, sand and soil. These products can have quality accreditation so you know you’re getting a premium product.

All materials are transported safely and are ready to be delivered to your site with fleets of trucks and trailers.

Whether you need industrial gases, fire suppression systems, hose fittings lubrication systems, quarried rock or safety equipment, you can find the quality products and metals you need in the Northern Territory.

Mechanical maintenance services are available to support the mining, oil and gas industries. With workshops based locally and fully equipped field service vehicles including a mobile welding truck, you can have the help you need where and when you need it.

Local businesses have fleets of site-specific service vehicles and are experienced with fleet mobilisation and demobilisations.

The Northern Territory businesses can help with diverse mechanical needs including major earth moving and excavator equipment, shut downs, preventative maintenance programs, component change-out and rebuilds and onsite scheduled maintenance programs.

Media materials such as videos, video interviews, documentaries, aerial photos and websites  can be produced in the Northern Territory. These materials can be used to help promote your business and in materials to communicate with stakeholders. Branding and campaign services are also available locally. 

Using local businesses for media production will help you meet your requirements efficiently and effectively.

The Northern Territory workforce is capable of providing medical and rescue services to the mining, oil and gas industries. Local businesses offer a range of services across medical and rescue personnel, equipment, vehicles and training.

Personnel expertise varies across first responders, emergency services officers, medical emergency service officers, remote area nurses or doctors, security officers, safety advisors and shutdown teams. Teams consist of gas testers, confined space and rope access technicians.

To help create safe workplaces, local businesses also offer emergency response vehicles, poison permits, medical supplies and return to work and rehabilitation services.

The Northern Territory businesses are also capable of facilitating emergency evacuations.

Whether your project is local or remote, Northern Territory businesses can provide your with a range of safety services including onsite inspection sea accredited serve technicians.

Qualified technicians can inspect, repair and test auxiliary lifting and height safety equipment, Using the latest software you will receive instant and accurate reports and images of assessed equipment.

If you require off or onsite testing for difficult to move equipment, the Northern Territory has NATA accredited services to ensure your work site remains safe.

The latest reliable and effective fire detection and evacuation systems are also available locally as well as supporting equipment.

Local Northern Territory businesses offer the latest technology in intruder detection systems. the Australian designed and manufactured alarm panels and state-of-the-art detection technology will minimise false alarms.

Access controls include advanced biometric recognition systems or a modern, hands-free set up allowing your company to set up access based on specific considerations such as seniority or times of day. The systems also enable you to monitor your security system from a mobile phone to give you further peace of mind.

CCTV is a powerful security tool. Our businesses can install CCTB systems whether you require a fully networked site-side system or a single camera. The technology offered produces high quality images and advanced storage.

All your systems and equipment can be maintained and serviced by our local certified experts.

In addition to technical security networks, Northern Territory businesses offer physical onsite security options and can help with transportation of valuable items.

Local businesses can provide short and long-term storage with different size options to meet your needs. Storage facilities are secure and some have supporting security to ensure your goods stay safe.

There is also industrial land with serviced utilities available to be leased or purchased if required.

The Northern Territory Government has plans to develop an Industrial Intermodal Freight Hub next to the railway siding. The potential gas to be available on the site is being explored. Contact KMSA if you are interested in securing land within the precinct or for more information. 

Whether you need transport by air, road, or rail, all routes lead to Katherine. Reaching the region’s remote locations takes local knowledge to avoid costly mistakes.

Local businesses offer specialist support for mining and oil and gas requirements. Within the Katherine region you can find a range of helicopter and aircraft with on-board computer and tracking systems.

Services offered can help with transport and transfers, medical pickups, aerial surveys, filming and photography, slinging loads, fire and feral animal management, environmental studies, VIP transfers and security. More than 50 aircraft are based in Katherine and around the Northern Territory to make your travel and freight movements easier and faster.

Katherine based businesses that provide air transport and freight services are experienced and accredited and have passed audits from a range of mining, oil and gas clients. More than 300 private business clients and long-term customers have been satisfied with the aircraft charter services offered by our businesses.

Freight can be delivered by road from Katherine and across the Northern Territory in to the region weekly to areas including Timber Creek, Lajamanu, Roper Bar, Urapunga, Ngukurr, Numbulwar, Mataranka, Hodgson Downs, Minyerri, Jilkminggan, Borroloola and Bing Bong. This ensures you have the supplies you need, when you need them. Site-Specific deliveries can also be accommodated.

Several bus charter companies operate in Katherine so staff transport can be readily arranged, as can VIP site inspections.

Katherine operators place safety above anything else and have the track record to prove this culture. You can be sure your employees and freight are safe in the hands of Katherine businesses.

Speak to a local transport operator to find out how their personalised services can be tailored to support you needs.

Several Australian Universities have campuses based in the Northern Territory to support remote students studying higher education or with research. Two campuses offer Vocational Education and Training program as well as short courses suited to workers needing to maintain current certificates e.g. first aid.

Developing a capable workforce is a key priority for Northern Territory businesses. Many businesses offer work experience and apprenticeship opportunities to help grow local skills. 

TRSA was a driver of the Northern Territory’s trial Automotive and Engineering first year apprenticeship program. This program was created in 2014 with the Northern Territory Government, Charles Darwin University and Group Training Northern Territory. The program successfully delivered training and work experience to apprentices. The apprentices completed 21 weeks in automotive and fabrication areas.

TRSA are keen to support similar programs to respond to industry workforce needs.

Indigenous ready to work program can be custom designed to end sure entry level staff have the skills and knowledge you need before they start. Local suppliers can help build Indigenous capacity in the mining , oil an gas industries.