Major essential services upgrades for Uluru community

Major essential services upgrades for Uluru community Michael Dean Tue, 29/09/2026 - 15:16 Work is about to start on a $122 million project to upgrade and replace ageing power, water and sewer infrastructure in the remote Northern Territory Aboriginal community of Muṯitjulu. Funded by the Albanese Government, the project will upgrade the water, power and sewerage networks for Muṯitjulu, Maruku and Rangerville. It will also deliver new renewable energy capabilities, with the installation of a 1MW solar array and 3MW battery system, increasing sustainability and reducing costs and demand for diesel fuel. Located 1.5km from Uluṟu and within the boundaries of Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park, Muṯitjulu is home to about 300 people including Aṉangu, who have strong cultural connections to the park, as well as other residents who work in the community or the national park. The project contract has now been awarded to Exact Contracting, and works are expected to begin early next month (October), with completion by late 2028. Originally founded in the Northern Territory, Exact Contracting are a South Australian company that have worked extensively in the Northern Territory, including througho

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