Infrastructure and Asset Management Services

Council Infrastructure Services are responsible for repairs, maintenance, upgrades and capital works for all MacDonnell Regional Council (MRC) buildings and facilities as well as tenancy services for staff housing.

Project Management

Established in 2024, the MacDonnell Regional Council Project Management Office (PMO) oversees the delivery of major projects across MRC communities. The PMO is committed to enhancing community infrastructure and quality of life across the region. The activities of the PMO make a substantial contribution to the goals of MRC, in particular ensuring that MRC’s infrastructure meets community needs.

Housing and Facilities Management

The Housing and Facilities team oversees the repairs, maintenance, upgrades, and capital works for all MacDonnell Regional Council buildings and facilities, as well as providing tenancy services for staff housing. Our portfolio includes Service Delivery Centres, Home Care and Childcare Centres, depots, recreation halls, staff and outstation housing, swimming pools, and
various sporting facilities.

Capital works projects are designed with a strong focus on staff safety, particularly through improved security and connectivity. The team also manages commercial and grant-funded projects on behalf of both the Northern Territory and Federal Government departments. All works are tendered with specific criteria to support Aboriginal employment opportunities.

Fleet Management

The Fleet Services team operates from the Alice Springs based workshop where Council vehicles are maintained and major works on larger fleet items are undertaken. The team includes a coordinator, fleet officer and four mobile mechanics who travel to communities every week to maintain MacDonnell Regional Council’s large fleet of more than 330 items including vehicles, trucks, garbage compactors, buses, tractors, trailers, skid steers, backhoes and large earthmoving plant.

The team uses a web-based application called Fleetio to assist with the task of managing the fleet. This is a collaborative tool which has been used by MRC for 12 years. The data collected in that time has been invaluable for understanding usage patterns and costs for forward planning and record keeping.