FAQs

This Municipal Plan sets out what Katherine Town Council will deliver over the 2026–

2027 financial year. It focuses on the services people rely on every day, the projects we

are advancing, and how public funds are used to support a strong, liveable community.

Prepared in accordance with the Local Government Act 2019 (NT), and the Katherine

2027 Strategic Plan. It is an opportunity to complete what we set out to do and to begin

shaping the next phase of Katherine’s future with the community.

The draft Fees and Charges document outlines any changes or updates to service fees applicable to residents and businesses in our town.  

Council has prioritised the projects that can be delivered within our 2026/27 budget, but there are other projects that are currently unfunded, which it believes are important. Council staff will try to identify grant funding opportunities in 2026/27 to fund these projects.,

At the close of the engagement period, Council staff will review and analyse all submissions received and prepare a report for Council. All submissions will be published in the report to Council. The report will address the issues raised as well as any recommended changes based on feedback received, for Council’s consideration. 

As in previous years, Council has resolved to apply an overall rates increase of 4.8%. Reduced rate‑in‑the‑dollar increases have been applied to residential, central business and service commercial properties, with overall increases of 4.5% for LR, LMR and MR zoned allotments, and 3.8% for CB zoned allotments.