The Northern Territory Government is providing development and job opportunities through land releases right across the Territory.
The new mixed use Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre is ready for the next stage of development with head works undertaken by Territory business BMD Urban nearing completion. This stage of the project has seen the employment of 16 workers and 26 subcontractors.
Government is now seeking proposals from proponents interested in the opportunity to develop a commercial centre in Katherine. The centre will provide a multitude of land uses including commercial, retail and residential.
The site is a 3.7 hectare parcel of Crown land located along the Stuart Highway.
This is the first land release within the Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre development and will be supported by works undertaken as part of the Supporting Regional Growth and Katherine Flood Mitigation project.
Registrations for the Request for Proposal process are now open.
The Territory Government is also duplicating a 1.3 kilometre stretch of the Stuart Highway at Katherine East adjacent to this project.
The duplication works are now close to completion with the project on track to finish mid-June, delivering improved road safety conditions and more efficient travel for all Territorians whilst supporting the creation of development parcels.
Quote attributable to the Minister for Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics, Eva Lawler:
"The Territory Labor Government is 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 local jobs and improving our lifestyle.
"The duplication of the Stuart Highway adjacent to the Katherine East Neighbourhood Centre Development will also provide enhanced road safety, increased flood immunity, reduced travel time and support the creation of these development parcels".
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