A major milestone has been reached for education in the Barkly region, with the long-awaited tender for the Tennant Creek Student Boarding Facility – Papulu Pika Pikka-ka – now officially live.
Barkly Regional Council Mayor Sid Vashist described the announcement as “great news for Tennant Creek and the Barkly,” noting it marks the result of years of advocacy, collaboration, and determination by dedicated community members and stakeholders.
“The boarding facility will be a game-changer for our young people and their education journey in the Barkly,” Mayor Vashist said.
The project will deliver a 40-bed boarding facility at Tennant Creek High School, offering safe and supportive accommodation for secondary students from across the Barkly.
The development will include separate residential buildings for boys and girls, an administration block, a communal area with a commercial kitchen and dining space, full landscaping, and essential infrastructure to ensure the facility is fully operational.
Once the tender process concludes and contracts are awarded, the Council is aiming for timely delivery of the long-anticipated project.
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