The CBD Revitalisation project commenced last week, and Council is happy to announce that the project is on track. Council is working closely with Katherine Constructions and funding bodies to ensure the project is delivered as envisioned.

Demolition works are nearing completion with works set to commence on the civil and structural elements in early August.

With a design focused on activation, accessibility and natural shading, preliminary landscaping designs were developed to leverage off existing vegetation. After further condition assessment of the existing trees, it was determined that removal is required. Whilst all existing trees will be removed, Council will be significantly increasing the number of trees on site as part of the natural shade canopy and removed trees will be replaced with suitable, established trees.
Council would like to thank the community for their patience during this project and to adhering to the traffic conditions.
 

Works on the $3M CBD Revitalisation project have commenced today.

The successful contractor, Katherine Constructions has been awarded this exciting project which will see the complete refurbishment of the existing Town Square. The works include the creation of a natural shade tree canopy through the accessible square, incorporating audio visual and decorative lighting capacity and cooling misters. It will also house a portable café/kiosk and the construction of a new ablution block.

“I am very excited to be delivering this project in my hometown and the opportunity this experience will provide Katherine Constructions”, said Pat, Managing Director of Katherine Constructions.

"This is a positive boost for our community and the appointment of a local contractor will ensure the financial flow-on of this project will have the greatest benefit to our local community," Mayor Miller said.

Works are estimated to be completed in December 2020.

Whilst these works are in progress, Council requests that the community please adhere to all signage and traffic controls.

Katherine Town Council acknowledges the generous support of the Northern Territory Government towards this project.

 The CBD Revitalisation – Town Square Project is close to commencement, with the appointment of local contractor, Katherine Constructions.

Mayor Fay Miller said after a competitive tendering process Council has appointed Katherine Constructions to undertake the $3M project.

"This is a positive boost for our community and the appointment of a local contractor will ensure the financial flow-on of this project will have the greatest benefit to our local community," Mayor Miller said.

Construction on the Northern Territory Government sponsored project is scheduled to commence mid-July with work anticipated to be completed by December 2020.

With an aim to activate the CBD, the project will involve the creating of natural shade tree canopy through the accessible square, audiovisual and decorative lighting capacity, cooling misters, a portable café/kiosk and the construction of a new public ablutions block.