Exact Contracting awarded contract to deliver utilities upgrade including 1 MW solar and 3 MWh battery at Mutitjulu
Type: Supply Agreement · Technology: Hybrid · Country: Australia · Value: $122M · Announced: 2026-10-02
Exact Contracting was awarded the contract to deliver a $122 million federal government utilities upgrade for the Mutitjulu community that includes a 1 MW solar array and a 3 MWh battery energy storage system. The project will serve the Mutitjulu community inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, providing power for about 300 Anangu people, Parks Australia staff and other residents. Works are scheduled to begin in late October 2026 and complete towards the end of 2028, and the package also includes upgrades to ageing water and sewerage networks. The solar and battery scope is intended to reduce reliance on diesel fuel, where regional NT diesel prices exceeded $3.14 per litre as of 27 September 2026, and the project will include training and employment opportunities for community members. The federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy, and Special Envoy for Remote Communities Marion Scrymgour were cited in the announcement regarding community consultation and the importance of restoring essential services.
Analysis
Exact Contracting was awarded a $122 million federal government contract to deliver a utilities upgrade for the Mutitjulu community that includes a 1 MW solar array and a 3 MWh battery energy storage system. The contract was issued by the Federal government of Australia, which is funding the project. Works are scheduled to begin in late October 2026 and to be completed towards the end of 2028, and the scope also covers upgrades to water and sewerage networks. The project will serve about 300 Anangu people, Parks Australia staff and other residents inside Uluru‑Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory, and will include training and employment opportunities for community members.
Key points
- $122 million contract value
- 1 MW solar array and 3 MWh battery storage
- Project location: Mutitjulu, Uluru‑Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern Territory
- Construction start: late October 2026; completion: end of 2028
- Serves approximately 300 Anangu residents and Parks Australia staff
Counterparties
- Federal government of Australia (Buyer)
- Exact Contracting (Epc)
📈 The Sherpa Signal — one notable infrastructure deal a day.
📘 Sherpa Guides — practitioner guides to developing, financing and acquiring infrastructure.