The following is valuable information for contractors working in the Central Desert region.

Visiting Communities

When you visit a Central Desert community as a contractor we would like you to please:

• Tell the Council Service Manager (CSM) at least one week before your visit why you want to come, what you plan to do, who you would like to see, how long you plan to stay and what help you would like.
• Check again a day before you come in case something unforeseen has happened, for example Sorry Business.
• Reschedule your visit if the CSM gives you a reasonable explanation about why staff cannot meet with you or help you at the time you plan to visit.
• Respect travel restrictions because of law and culture business.
• Slow down and follow the speed signs.
• Do not bring alcohol to communities.
• Report to the Council office before doing any work and ensure you are provided with a local briefing.
• Respect cultural areas and do not enter restricted areas.
• Be flexible.
• Keep your meetings brief.
• Pay for the use of Council offices, accommodation, equipment (if available), and waste disposal (see below if applicable).
• Do not ask for Council staff out of hours, except for emergencies.
• Respect the privacy of residents’ camps and houses.
• See the CSM before you leave.

The Northern Territory Government has put together resources to help your visit to community be successful. Please have a look at the Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy and Toolkit available from bushtel.nt.gov.au  or  bushready.nt.gov.au  (external sites).

Entry Permits

Please visit www.clc.org.au/permits to apply for permits.

Road Conditions

Please check local conditions with the relevant council office prior to departure and drive to the conditions.

The Central Desert Regional Council gives no warranty or assurance of the accuracy of the below report and accepts no direct or indirect liability for reliance on the report.

Northern Territory Road Conditions can be found at Road Report Website.

Maps

Maps of the Central Desert region can be found at CDRC Maps.

Accommodation

To find out more or to book go to CDRC Accommodation.

Contractor Waste

Requirements Before Disposal of Demolition Waste

Prior to commencing the demolition works, the contractor must:

1. Obtain an Asbestos Audit Certificate from a competent person for all the dwellings earmarked for demolition.
2. Contact the Council Services Program Manager or Coordinator at the Community to:
   • Present the Asbestos Audit Certificate from a competent person.
   • Fill in the Contractor Waste Estimate Form available at Contractor Waste Estimate Form - v2 2024
3. The filled in form must be handed to the Council Services Program Manager or Services Coordinator at the time of disposal of waste.
4. Contractors should separate the waste as far as possible. This helps in further processing.
5. In case further information is required, please contact CDRC Sustainability & Waste Management at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
6. The Fees and Charges Schedule is found here: Fees and Charges.

For a pdf of this information go to Contractor Information Pack – Construction Waste Handling & Disposal.