The Northern Territory Planning Commission is now commencing the second stage of community consultation in Katherine to seek feedback on the draft Area Plan for the suburb of Katherine East.

The draft Area Plan intends to provide long-term guidance for future residential and commercial land use in the area and incorporates feedback received from the community through the first round of consultation held in October 2018.  

To support the development of the Plan, investigative studies were undertaken on social infrastructure, transport and stormwater drainage in Katherine.

Chairperson of the Planning Commission, Dr David Ritchie, said that “the Planning Commission is encouraging the community to get involved to help refine the future vision for Katherine East. 

We have incorporated elements of the natural landscape to shape the suburb, including the establishment of green space networks and connectivity,” Dr Ritchie said.

The draft Area Plan includes two flood-free mixed use neighbourhood centres, future land for health and education needs and a range of future community spaces.

The Planning Commission invites the Katherine community and industry stakeholders to provide feedback on the draft Area Plan by visiting our upcoming pop-up stalls and information stands.   

The first information stand will be held on Saturday 18 May 2019 at the Katherine Community Markets from 8:00am – 1:00pm.

To view further upcoming information stand locations and dates throughout May and June, visit www.planningcommission.nt.gov.au or submit your feedback online by emailing ntpc@nt.gov.au.

Closing date for submissions is Friday 21 June 2019.