Katherine Civic Centre Upgrade & Temporary Relocation
What’s Happening?
Katherine Town Council is undertaking a significant refurbishment of the Civic Centre to create a safer, more modern, and more accessible facility for the community.
To allow works to begin, the Civic Centre will close from 1 September 2025.
Where Can I Access Council Services?
From 8 September 2025, all Council services, including customer service and administration, will operate from:
📍 29 Crawford Street, Katherine East
(former Roper Gulf Regional Council building)
Council services will remain at this location for approximately 12 months, until the Civic Centre upgrade is complete.
Payments and General Enquiries (1–5 September)
During ‘moving week’, you can visit the Katherine Public Library from 1–5 September for:
- Payments
- General enquiries
⚠️ Please note: phone and IT systems are being set up during this time. There may be delays — we’ll keep this page updated with the latest information.
Essential services:
✅ During the move, essential services will continue as usual, including:
- Road and park maintenance
- Rubbish collection
- Ranger duties
- Community relations
- Service requests
Why the Move?
The Civic Centre, built in 1982, is overdue for upgrades. This project will fix safety and compliance issues, improve access, and modernise facilities for both the public and staff.
The refurbishment includes:
- Accessible bathrooms and ramps
- Upgraded lighting, ventilation, and IT infrastructure
- Energy efficiency improvements
- Functional office and customer service spaces
The Design and Construct tender to deliver the upgraded Civic Centre was awarded to the Katherine-based construction company Northern Building and Property Services on 18 June 2025, with a value of $4,582,811.
