Saltwater Constructions (NT)

Building a Future for Larrakia

Saltwater Constructions (NT), a fully owned subsidiary of the Larrakia Development Corporation, was created to establish a steel fabrication, construction and property maintenance business.

This venture has had positive results especially amongst Government and the private sector, proof that Larrakia (Aboriginal) people can match it in the commercial market place.

Saltwater Constructions (NT) Pty Ltd is managed by Mr Jeffery May , a licence builder and qualified welder.

Jeff has a extensive experience in the building and construction sector in Darwin. Jeff has a developed a strong team of other Larrakia and other Aboriginal tradesman around him and is tendering on jobs such as Defence, NT, Federal and local Government and the private sector.

Saltwater Constructions AIM in developing younger Larrakia and other Aboriginal people has resulted in a new addition to their team, 20 year old Caleb Wanganeen.

Caleb, a born and bred Larrakia responded to the advertised position of an entry-level Trades Assistant. After a successful interview and qualifying period, Caleb was signed up as a Metals and Engineering Apprentice under Australian Apprenticeships - through the Australian and NT Governments. His apprenticeship is competency base and he has up to three years to complete the Certificate III in Engineering and Light Fabrication.

Saltwater Constructions (NT) recent move to their new premises at Albatross Street in Winnellie after buying out an existing fabrication business has greatly assisted in improving the capacity within their growing client base.

Saltwater Constructions (NT) maintenance division is also expanding which if what is planned in the future this division will offer more employment opportunities for new apprentices.