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Facility Hire
Katherine Town Council manages a variety of venues and facilities that are available for hire. These include the Katherine Showgrounds, Sportsgrounds, parks, and meeting rooms. Facilities can be booked on a casual (daily/weekly) basis or for regular/seasonal use, depending on the venue and the hirer’s requirements. All bookings must comply with the Council’s Facility & Equipment Hire Policy.
A comprehensive list of available facilities and their associated fees can be found in the Katherine Town Council Fees and Charges Schedule.
Hirers are also responsible for the cost of power and water used during their hire, based on expected usage as outlined in Fees and Charges.
Facility and Key Deposits
Some hires may require a deposit. Council will assess each booking on a case-by-case basis to determine if a deposit is required. If so, the deposit will be held until the hire is completed and post-hire inspections have been carried out.
Examples of bookings which may require a deposit include:
- Large community events
- Birthdays
- Funerals
- Events requiring a Special Event Permit
- Events requiring a Permit to Consume Liquor
Key deposits may also be required, as outlined in the Fees and Charges Schedule. Keys can be collected on the working day before the event, unless other arrangements are made. Keys must be returned after the hire.
Public Liability Insurance
All hirers must provide proof of current public liability insurance. This insurance must cover both the Northern Territory Government and Katherine Town Council against any claims that may arise from activities at the hired location. The minimum required cover is $10 million.
Events With Alcohol
Katherine is subject to strict alcohol management conditions imposed through the Liquor Act 2019. The consumption and possession of alcohol in public places is prohibited, and consumption and possession in other places is restricted.
Should the event be open access (i.e. all ages), the service of alcohol must not compromise access to the event.
All hirers must ensure they have the appropriate liquor licences and/or permits in place if they intend to supply alcohol, whether free or for sale, at an event. Further information is available on the Northern Territory Government website. If the event will be held on Council owned land, you'll need to lodge an Application to Consumption Liquor in a Public Place.
Harm Minimisation and Community Safety: Council adopts a harm minimisation approach to alcohol management in line with its public health responsibilities.
Promotion of Family-Friendly Events: Council is committed to fostering inclusive, youth-safe public spaces.
Council reserves the right to impose additional conditions, including security arrangements, recovery of cleaning costs and an increased bond if it is deemed necessary by the Chief Executive Officer.
Administration Fees
An administration fee will be incurred if any alterations are made after the hirer has accepted the facility hire quote and the booking confirmation has been sent. This includes cancellations or alterations to the hire. Please refer to Fees & Charges for more information.
Hire Subsidies
A hire subsidy is a financial discount provided by Katherine Town Council to eligible community groups, charities, clubs, or not-for-profit organizations to reduce the cost of hiring Council facilities. It is designed to support community events, programs, and initiatives that benefit the Katherine region. Matrix Subsidy download.