$50 million towards reducing Northern Territory flood risk

The Northern Territory government is dedicating $50 million towards a range of projects to reduce the impact of flooding in the region.

Minister for Lands and Planning, David Tollner, said the Darwin and Katherine Flood Mitigation Advisory Committees have assisted in identifying suitable projects.

“This is the first time any Territory government has made such a financial commitment to reduce the risk of flooding,” Tollner said.

“The committees were formed to advise on how best this money be spent and were tasked with developing a policy framework for managing the flood risk in Katherine and Darwin in consultation with the community.”

$11.8 million will be spent towards the construction of a detention basin at the corner of Henry Wrigley Drive, in addition flood proofing and back-flow prevention measures.

An additional $13.2 million will be allocated towards stormwater management and works in Yarrawonga and Pinelands catchments.

"The government will reduce the risk of floods by implementing the measures in the reports. This will improve community safety and limit the damage, disruption and costs associated with major flood events,” he said.

“Flooding in Katherine is complex and the Katherine Flood Advisory Committee recognises that to investigate, design and deliver the flood mitigation measures will take time,” Tollner said.

The NT government will also spend $25 million in the Katherine region for flood mitigation works.

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