Zimin Drive Shared Pathway

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Update August 2026

While we await the necessary permits, the project timeline is not within Katherine Town Council's control. Once permits have been thoroughly assessed and granted, actual tender release will occur to provide certainty to the tendering businesses. We are planning to release the tender and begin the works before the wet season.

Zimin Drive Shared Pathway

About the Project
Katherine Town Council is delivering a new shared pathway along Zimin Drive as part of our Shared Pathways Strategy (2025–2035). The pathway will improve safety, access, and active transport options for local residents and visitors.

This project is focused on:

  • Connecting existing walking and cycling paths

  • Supporting safer pedestrian and bike movement along Zimin Drive

  • Encouraging healthy and active lifestyles in our community

Project background

In 2022, 74 residents living on or near Zimin Drive petitioned Katherine Town Council for a cycle path along the road. Residents had concerns about the unsafe condition of the existing road for cyclists and pedestrians, partly due to increased road trains, quarry trucks, and tourist traffic. They reasoned that a separate cycle path along Zimin Drive would positively contribute to the health and well-being of people in the area who travel by car, given road safety concerns.

In 2023, the Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics released the NT Shared Path Review: Outcomes Summary 2023-2033, which details priority improvements to Katherine’s shared path network over the next 10 years. The review included the goals of linking Katherine South Primary School to other parts of town and improving the low-level pedestrian river crossing.

The project also aligns with Katherine 2027, the Council's five-year Strategic Plan, and its draft Katherine Shared Pathway strategy.

Update July 2026

Planning for the Zimin Drive Shared Pathway is continuing to move forward. The design has now been finalised and submitted for the approvals needed before construction can begin. Once those approvals are in place, Council expects to call for construction tenders, with works planned to start before the wet season. We'll continue to keep the community updated as the project progresses.

Update September 2025

The project management team has engaged with residents and other stakeholders and received feedback on the design. They have now prepared civil design procurement documentation and will open the request for quote on 10 September.

How You Can Get Involved

Use the questions tool to ask questions and make suggestions. You can also email contactus@ktc.nt.gov.au or call Matt Arnott on 08 8972 5500

Update August 2026

While we await the necessary permits, the project timeline is not within Katherine Town Council's control. Once permits have been thoroughly assessed and granted, actual tender release will occur to provide certainty to the tendering businesses. We are planning to release the tender and begin the works before the wet season.

Zimin Drive Shared Pathway

About the Project
Katherine Town Council is delivering a new shared pathway along Zimin Drive as part of our Shared Pathways Strategy (2025–2035). The pathway will improve safety, access, and active transport options for local residents and visitors.

This project is focused on:

  • Connecting existing walking and cycling paths

  • Supporting safer pedestrian and bike movement along Zimin Drive

  • Encouraging healthy and active lifestyles in our community

Project background

In 2022, 74 residents living on or near Zimin Drive petitioned Katherine Town Council for a cycle path along the road. Residents had concerns about the unsafe condition of the existing road for cyclists and pedestrians, partly due to increased road trains, quarry trucks, and tourist traffic. They reasoned that a separate cycle path along Zimin Drive would positively contribute to the health and well-being of people in the area who travel by car, given road safety concerns.

In 2023, the Department of Infrastructure, Planning & Logistics released the NT Shared Path Review: Outcomes Summary 2023-2033, which details priority improvements to Katherine’s shared path network over the next 10 years. The review included the goals of linking Katherine South Primary School to other parts of town and improving the low-level pedestrian river crossing.

The project also aligns with Katherine 2027, the Council's five-year Strategic Plan, and its draft Katherine Shared Pathway strategy.

Update July 2026

Planning for the Zimin Drive Shared Pathway is continuing to move forward. The design has now been finalised and submitted for the approvals needed before construction can begin. Once those approvals are in place, Council expects to call for construction tenders, with works planned to start before the wet season. We'll continue to keep the community updated as the project progresses.

Update September 2025

The project management team has engaged with residents and other stakeholders and received feedback on the design. They have now prepared civil design procurement documentation and will open the request for quote on 10 September.

How You Can Get Involved

Use the questions tool to ask questions and make suggestions. You can also email contactus@ktc.nt.gov.au or call Matt Arnott on 08 8972 5500

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  • Share There is a large mass of Eastern Orthodox Christians who are around Katherine year long, usually on Base (RAAF Base) as contractors, but cannot go to church as they are not Roman Catholic, will there ever be an Eastern Orthodox Church in Katherine? on Facebook Share There is a large mass of Eastern Orthodox Christians who are around Katherine year long, usually on Base (RAAF Base) as contractors, but cannot go to church as they are not Roman Catholic, will there ever be an Eastern Orthodox Church in Katherine? on X (formerly Twitter) Share There is a large mass of Eastern Orthodox Christians who are around Katherine year long, usually on Base (RAAF Base) as contractors, but cannot go to church as they are not Roman Catholic, will there ever be an Eastern Orthodox Church in Katherine? on Linkedin Email There is a large mass of Eastern Orthodox Christians who are around Katherine year long, usually on Base (RAAF Base) as contractors, but cannot go to church as they are not Roman Catholic, will there ever be an Eastern Orthodox Church in Katherine? link

    There is a large mass of Eastern Orthodox Christians who are around Katherine year long, usually on Base (RAAF Base) as contractors, but cannot go to church as they are not Roman Catholic, will there ever be an Eastern Orthodox Church in Katherine?

    dcampbelljr asked about 1 year ago

    Hi - your question doesn't relate to Council but can only suggest that contractors look into hiring a venue to gather for church services.

  • Share My concern is whether the pathway will be closed for unnessessarily long periods during the wet season. Each year the low level bridge is kept closed for far too long even though the bridge is no longer under water. on Facebook Share My concern is whether the pathway will be closed for unnessessarily long periods during the wet season. Each year the low level bridge is kept closed for far too long even though the bridge is no longer under water. on X (formerly Twitter) Share My concern is whether the pathway will be closed for unnessessarily long periods during the wet season. Each year the low level bridge is kept closed for far too long even though the bridge is no longer under water. on Linkedin Email My concern is whether the pathway will be closed for unnessessarily long periods during the wet season. Each year the low level bridge is kept closed for far too long even though the bridge is no longer under water. link

    My concern is whether the pathway will be closed for unnessessarily long periods during the wet season. Each year the low level bridge is kept closed for far too long even though the bridge is no longer under water.

    Don’t have one asked about 1 year ago

    Thanks for your question. We try to open assets as soon as possibe after each wet season, but pathways and bridges that are subject to inundation do need to be inspected for damage first, which is why the Low Level Bridge doesn't open straight away.

  • Share No questions, the concept is understood and appreciated. I for one will be a regular user. on Facebook Share No questions, the concept is understood and appreciated. I for one will be a regular user. on X (formerly Twitter) Share No questions, the concept is understood and appreciated. I for one will be a regular user. on Linkedin Email No questions, the concept is understood and appreciated. I for one will be a regular user. link

    No questions, the concept is understood and appreciated. I for one will be a regular user.

    What is a screen name? asked about 1 year ago

    Thanks for your comment

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