The Territory Labor Government is investing anadditional $14.4 million in improving Local Government sporting andentertainment facilities, and the town of Katherine is set to receive $4.2million of that funding.
The money will help create jobs, support local businessesand ensure vital sporting facilities continue to provide social, cultural andeconomic benefits to the community.
Theinvestment includes $2 million for the Katherine Show Grounds to upgrade the ovallighting, fencing and camping areas, and to extend and air-condition the TurfPavilion. It also includes shelters for grandstands, shading of the equestrianarea, camp draft facility upgrades, and road and entry design.
Theremaining $2.2 million will be spent on the Katherine Sports Grounds on additionalstorage and car parking, road upgrades, a club room, hot office facilities andan expansion of the existing Don Dale pavilion.
Quotesfrom Minister for Tourism and Culture, Lauren Moss:
We continue to invest in the Territoryscommunity assets because we know they build vibrant communities, boost theeconomy and create local jobs.
Revitalising our facilities ensures oursporting clubs and associations have access to facilities where they can liveactive, healthy lives.
We have worked with the councils in Katherine,Tennant Creek and Darwin to ensure this funding supports their key prioritiesand is aligned with their master planning process.
Quotesfrom Member for Katherine, Sandra Nelson:
The $4.2 million will be spent on delivering projectsat the Katherine Show Grounds and Katherine Sport Grounds, which are bothmuch-loved and well-used assets in our community.
These facilities host popular events such ascommunity shows, concerts, rodeos and local sporting fixtures, so it is crucialthey are maintained and upgraded to provide a positive, quality experience forparticipants and attendees.
The upgrades will also provide opportunitiesfor local tradies, which means jobs for Territorians.
This investment by the Territory LaborGovernment is a real win for our town, and will provide the Katherine communitywith modern, updated facilities we can all enjoy.
