we are evolving
coming soon...
OUR VISION IS EXPANDING
It’s with great excitement that we advise of a change that’s in the wind for Barkly Plumbing Services.
We’ve come a long way since our inception back in 1997 and we plan to continue to build on our success well into the future as a proud second-generation, family-owned business. We’re very grateful for your support, so we wanted you to be one of the first to hear about this impending change.
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You’ll continue to be safe in our hands as we future proof our business and continue to strive for outstanding service to you. It’s both a name change and a renewed enthusiasm for our vision to provide access to safe and reliable water for all Territorians - no matter the distance or terrain.
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We’ll be rolling out the new branding during January 2024 as we expand into other regions within the Northern Territory (starting with Alice Springs), so you’ll start to see the new branding on our website and social media channels. We expect the full change-over to occur by late 2024 when we go live with a shiny new website.
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We’re pretty excited about what the future holds for us all and can’t wait to share the fresh new look with you later in the year.
OUR SERVICES ARE AS DIVERSE AS THE AREA we COVER
ABOUT US
Established in 1997, Barkly Plumbing Services has extensive experience in Plumbing, drainage and gas across the residential, commercial and maintenance sectors, including supplying and installing and maintaining bore equipment and comprehensive water systems. We have been the head contractor for a number of projects and subcontractor for commercial, civil and industrial plumbing works. Barkly Plumbing works with clients ranging from Government, Power and Water, Aboriginal Corporations and private sectors.
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We have the capacity to undertake all projects in the commercial and civil scope, whilst maintaining our CAL accreditation. We offer a broad range of services to suit our unique location in the Barkly, from start to finish, including design, supply, installation and certification.
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Since being established, Barkly Plumbing has continued to grow and extend our capabilities and capacity, through extending our fleet of plumbing and earthmoving equipment, developing our local workforce and offering a broad range of plumbing solutions.
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Being a family run business, locally owned and operated, we are familiar with the vast range of services we need to offer, especially within our climate and distances. We take into consideration all aspects of a project including, climatic, cultural, safety, environmental, travel and logistical conditions that may have an impact on clients and projects, and can adapt to meet needs and outcomes.
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Our team is experienced across the full range of general plumbing, as well as offering specialised services in: waste water treatment, reverse osmosis units, hydro-vac excavation, bulk waste removal, fabrication and welding, storage tank supply and installation.
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Barkly Plumbing Services currently hold panel contracts with:
POWER AND WATER CORPORATION
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Mechanical repairs, maintenance and new works to sewerage and water infrastructure on remote communities
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Hydraulic and civil repairs, maintenance and new works to water and sewerage infrastructure on remote communities
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Civil and hydraulic works and services relating to water supply and infrastructure for Tennant Creek, Elliott and Newcastle Waters
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TERRITORY HOUSING
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Remote housing repairs and maintenance
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TERRITORY GENERATION
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General maintenance support, fabrication and installation of mechanical structures and small projects
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To undertake these contracts, Barkly Plumbing Services employ and train local people, utilising their local knowledge and experience.
AGENTS
We are proud local agents for Grundfos, Davey Pumps, and NOV (Mono), Pioneer Tanks and ReAqua. Our employees have a number of years’ experience between them in installing and maintaining these products.
MEMBERSHIPS
We value industry memberships to keep abreast of changes within our field of expertise and offer our clients confidence in our works.
HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT
We foster a safe and energetic work environment that encourages growth and continuous innovation and improvement.
WHERE WE SERVICE
Barkly Plumbing Services carries out work in all areas of the Barkly and Roper Gulf regions of the Northern Territory.
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Alexandria Station
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Ali Curung
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Alpurrurulam
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Alroy Downs
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Ampilatwatja
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Barkly Homestead
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Barrow Creek
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Benmarra Station
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Beswick (Wugularr)
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Borroloola
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Brunette Downs
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Canteen Creek (Owairtilla)
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Connells Lagoon
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Corella Creek
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Docker River
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Elliott
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Epenarra
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Frewena
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Gallipoli Station
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Kalkarindji
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King Ash Bay
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Kurraya
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Likkaparta
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Mittiebah Station
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Mount Liebig
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Murray Downs
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Newcastle Waters
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Robinson River
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Rockhampton Downs Station
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Renner Springs
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Tennant Creek
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Ti Tree
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Wauchope
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Yuendumu
SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
Barkly Plumbing Services offer commercial plumbing to a range of clients, such as Power and Water, Northern Territory Government and Commonwealth Government
agencies such as Centrelink, Aboriginal Hostels, Tennant Creek High School and Clontarf.
BORE AND WATER
Barkly Plumbing Services supply, install and maintain bore equipment and comprehensive water systems. We provide a unique service, specialising in bore repair and maintenance, solar and electric bores, as well as groundwater and sewer pumps. We also have the capacity to airlift bores.
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RESIDENTIAL & MAINTENANCE
Barkly Plumbing Services offer residential plumbing and maintenance in the Tennant Creek area and beyond. We provide fast and reliable service backed with quality products to match. We offer water and septic tank cleaning and maintenace and maintain NT Government residential housing assets.
current projects
Ampilatwatja New Health Clinic
CLIENT: Pedersens Pty Ltd
SCOPE: Plumbing and Drainage Works
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featured projects
ROBINSON RIVER HEALTH CLINIC
Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage
CLIENT
Department of Infrastructure
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
Scope Building
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VALUE
$437K
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YEAR COMPLETED
2017
TENNANT CREEK SPEEDWAY
Hydraulic and Sanitary Works, New Tank and Stand
CLIENT
Department of Infrastructure ​
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
Curtis Constructions (NT)
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VALUE
$52K
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YEAR COMPLETED
2016
ELLIOTT CLINIC
Plumbing, Drainage, Watermain and Camp Sewer
CLIENT
Department of Infrastructure
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
Probuild NT
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VALUE
$467K
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YEAR COMPLETED
2015
KALINJARA
Solar Bore Upgrade
CLIENT
Julali​kari Aboriginal Corporation
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
Barkly Plumbing Services
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VALUE
$46K
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YEAR COMPLETED
2014
WOGYELA
Supply and Install New Tank and Stand
CLIENT
Julalikari Aboriginal Corporation​
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
Barkly Plumbing Services
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VALUE
$93K
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YEAR COMPLETED
2014
AMPILATWATJA
Housing Septic Upgrade Stage 1 and 2
CLIENT
Barkly Regional Council
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PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR
Barkly Plumbing Services
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VALUE
$1.5M
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YEAR COMPLETED
2013
PLANT & EQUIPMENT
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COMMUNITY
Barkly Plumbing Services partner with various community groups in the Barkly Region. We feel that as a successful business in the region it is our duty to give back to the community that supports us. We currently support:
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Barkly Rodeo Association
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ABC Amateur Race Club Inc - Brunette Downs Races
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Barkly Campdraft Association
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Tennant Creek High School Presentation Night
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Barkly Regional Council - Australia Day Celebrations
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Tennant Creek Gun Club
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Tennant Creek and District Show - Cattle Section
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Tennant Turf Club
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Lions Club
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RSL - ANZAC Day
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Devils Marbles Cricket Club
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Tennant Creek Little Athletics
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Shaun Jones and Little Boy Blue Racing Micky Jones
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Desert Harmony Festival
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Tennant Creek Golf Club
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Master Plumbers - Plumbing Preparedness Interview:
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Barkly plumbing was interviewed by Master Plumbers in December 2020.
We shared our business journey, the challeneges and advantages of running a business in the most remote location in Australia. We provide plumbing related services to remote communities from Alice Springs to Katherine and Borroloola in the North to Yulara in the South and Regional north WA and Regional QLD.
Click the link to read the full interview:
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EMPLOYMENT
Barkly Plumbing Services seek to employ local people through apprenticeships or direct employment opportunities so that skills may be acquired locally and can remain in the local area where possible. We offer training opportunities as well as specialised tickets for our existing employees through Armagh Safety and Training, such as Working at Heights, Confined Space, and a range of civil plant operation tickets.
recruitment
Barkly Plumbing Services aims to employ locally by way of using employment agencies and initiatives, such as Group Training NT. We seek like-minded, passionate individuals who value the Territory and its water the way we do.
indigenous initiatives
Barkly Plumbing Services is committed to Indigenous employment, engagement and training within Tennant Creek and the Barkly region. We have established and maintained strong relationships with local employment and training organisations who support us to build our Indigenous workforce capacity. We foster a culture of mutual respect and cooperation with Indigenous communities and recognise their importance in our work. We are continually striving to build on our community partnerships through engaging Indigenous subcontractors, suppliers and local people.