Zimin Drive Shared Pathway

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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 with the unsafe condition of the existing road for cyclists and pedestrians caused partly by the increase in road train, quarry truck 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 due to 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.

What’s Happening Now?
Surveyors will be working along Zimin Drive in June 2025 to inform pathway design. We’re also investigating the best place for people to safely cross the road between the low-level nature park and the new path.

What Happens Next?
Council will consult with directly affected residents prior to construction, to plan for any temporary driveway impacts.

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 Matthew Fleming on 08 8972 5500

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 with the unsafe condition of the existing road for cyclists and pedestrians caused partly by the increase in road train, quarry truck 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 due to 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.

What’s Happening Now?
Surveyors will be working along Zimin Drive in June 2025 to inform pathway design. We’re also investigating the best place for people to safely cross the road between the low-level nature park and the new path.

What Happens Next?
Council will consult with directly affected residents prior to construction, to plan for any temporary driveway impacts.

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 Matthew Fleming on 08 8972 5500

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  • 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 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 month 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 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 month ago

    Thanks for your comment

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