The Albanese Government is building Australia's future, investing more than $24 million for crucial infrastructure and community facilities across the Northern Territory.
The Government is committed to delivering more homes and is investing $7 million to deliver enabling infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 730 homes, along with parklands, within the mixed-use Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre.
The Ngurratjuta Service Hub will be expanded with a $4.8 million dollar grant from our Growing Regions Program.
The investment will provide employment, education, and family support and services and a new climate-controlled facility to store and preserve its nationally significant art collection.
We are investing $1.1 million for the Urapuntja Community Splash Park with splash pads and interactive features such as a bucket dumper, ground sprays and water cannons, and an eight-seater picnic shelter.
We are delivering $4 million from the regional Precincts and Partnerships program for a masterplan to upgrade infrastructure as part of the Nitmiluk Tourism Services Precinct within the Katherine region.
The project is centred on Jawoyn history and culture, developing multipurpose and accessible infrastructure to contribute to social, cultural and economic outcomes.
The Central Australian Regional Community Precincts including Ti Tree, Atitjere, Santa Teresa, Papunya, Yuendumu and Ntaria are receiving $4.7 million for planning and design.
The Albanese Government is committed to delivering more homes and is investing $7 million to deliver enabling infrastructure to facilitate the construction of up to 730 homes, along with parklands, within the mixed-use Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre.
The Albanese Government is also working to improve road and rail safety so people can get home following their journeys
We are investing $1.9 million to upgrade sections of the Willowra main access road to improve road safety and accessibility, and $800,000 for important safety upgrades to the Gorrie Road railway level crossing near Mataranka including flashing lights and a new train detection system.
These projects highlight the Government's commitment to listening to local voices and funding priorities that directly benefit communities in the Northern Territory.
Quote attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"The Australian Government is investing in the Northern Territory supporting partnerships and projects that provide long-term benefits to communities.
"We remain dedicated to working for all Australians by delivering infrastructure that increases community cohesion, liveability and accessibility."
Quote attributable to Member for Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour:
"I remain committed to ensuring the future growth and sustainability of remote communities and regional centres across my electorate of Lingiari.
"I welcome the funding announced today for delivering safer roads, more homes and increasing the liveability of these communities through improved recreational and social infrastructure.
"I am confident the development of a masterplan for the Nitmiluk Tourism Services Precinct will broaden the community's understanding and appreciation of Jawoyn history and culture, and strengthen social, cultural and economic outcomes for this precinct".
