The Lawler Labor Government is creating more land options in the Territory to support the residential building market.
One of these land parcel projects includes the development of Katherine East.
The Supporting Growth in Katherine East project is providing serviced superlot parcels of flood-free land for ongoing residential, commercial and community purposes. The development is expected to yield over 350 residential lots into the future.
The Stage 1 subdivision works, comprising earthworks, roadworks, stormwater, sewer and electrical works, are now complete. A new road called Corymbia Drive, between the Stuart Highway and Casuarina Street, has now opened for public use which will provide additional access to Casuarina Street Primary School as well as reduce existing traffic congestion on Cypress Street for residents of Katherine East.
The works have been completed by BMD Urban, with the project supporting 197 employees including 26% Indigenous employees.
Under the Supporting Growth in Katherine East project, the Northern Territory Government has also delivered the 1.3km duplication of the Stuart Highway which included safety upgrades at multiple intersections and major stormwater drain upgrades.
Further development is planned for Katherine East with $16 million provided in Budget 2024 for the construction of a new sewer pump station and associated sewer network and further subdivision works to provide serviced land for the future release of residential lots.
This infrastructure will support population growth in Katherine by enabling the future development of residential lots.
Supporting Growth in Katherine East is a co-funded initiative by the Northern Territory Government and Australian Government under the Regional Growth Fund and Road Safety Program.
Quotes attributed to Chief Minister Eva Lawler:
"My team and I are growing the Territory and preparing us for the future.
"The Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre is a significant project for the people of Katherine, driving investment into the town, creating working opportunities and improving our lifestyle.
"Creating more land availability is key as my team will provide more incentives for first home builders, allowing more people to set up roots in the Territory while also further supporting our construction industry."
Quotes attributed to the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics, Joel Bowden:
"This is a significant project for the people of Katherine, and the Lawler Labor Government is supporting the growth of all areas of the Territory.
"This project will see serviced superlot parcels of flood free land for ongoing residential, commercial and community purposes."
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