Key Dates

January 2026

Engagement period opens

Help shape the design of the project! Complete a short survey and share your ideas for making Koolinda Crescent a more liveable neighbourhood.  We welcome your input on elements to include and other factors to consider during planning. 

https://survey.smart.darwin.nt.gov.au/liveability/neighbourhood-street-places.html

February 2026

Kids Art competition opens for submissions

Kids living in the “Green Belt and Recreational” neighbourhood (Alawa, Jingili, Moil, Wagaman, Wulagi, Anula, Malak, Karama or Marrara) are encouraged to create one original drawing showing what a great park-and-play neighbourhood looks like to them. 

The theme, “My neighbourhood is the Park and Play Village,” is inspired by Darwin’s Place and Liveability Plan 2050, which describes this area as a Green Belt and Recreational neighbourhood. 

Learn more: 

What’s in it for kids?   

  • One overall winner will receive an iPad! 

  •  Selected finalists artworks will be transformed into colourful streetlight art at the Malak Markets carpark and at Robyn Lesley Park at Karama.   

06 March 2026

Engagement and Art competition close for submissions

We will closely consider feedback and distribute updates to local residents and businesses confirming the project design including liveability aspects to be included.,

March 2026

Competition winner announced!

The winners of the Kids Art Competition will be announced and prizes awarded.
Winners will be selected by a panel based on a determined set of criteria. 

May 2026

Construction commencement

Work at Chambers crescent to deliver the project will commence.