Sportsgrounds

Hirable spaces include a range of sporting venues, halls, and recreation facilities that can be hired on a full-day, short-term seasonal, or long-term seasonal basis (excluding commercial). Fees and charges 2025/2026 pdf download.

Venue Hire Condition

Use of Council Venue is subject to the following conditions:

• The hirer must hold current public liability insurance with coverage of no less than $10,000,000.00.
• Venue will not be released until Council has received the completed hire agreement, full payment, and a valid certificate of currency for public liability insurance.
• A refundable venue hire deposit is required. The deposit will be returned following a Council inspection confirming that all equipment has been left in full and undamaged condition. Council reserves the right to deduct costs from the deposit for any repairs, replacements, or cleaning required.
• If Council determines there is a higher risk of damage to the equipment, it reserves the right to increase the deposit amount at its discretion.

Key and Facility Deposits

• Where applicable, key deposits are required at the following rates:
  • $47.70 per individual key.
  • $16.40 electronic security key code.
  • $190.80 per full set of keys (as required for the hire).
• Keys can be collected on the working day prior to the event and must be returned promptly at the conclusion of the hire. Failure to return keys will result in the hirer being invoiced for the full cost of replacing locks and issuing new keys.
• If Council determines that a particular hire presents a higher risk of damage to the facility, a facility deposit may be required. The standard facility deposit is $520.00; however, this amount may be increased at Council's discretion based on the nature of the event.

Events with Alcohol

• Katherine is subject to strict alcohol regulations under the Liquor Act 2019. The consumption and possession of alcohol in public places is prohibited, and restrictions apply in other locations.
• For open-access events (i.e., those open to all ages), the service of alcohol must not restrict or compromise access to the event for any attendees.
• All hirers intending to supply alcohol—whether for sale or free of charge—must obtain the appropriate liquor licences and/or permits. Detailed information is available on the Northern Territory Government website: https://nt.gov.au/industry/hospitality. If you wish to apply for a Consume Liquor in a Public Place Permit in conjunction with a Hire Agreement, please contact our Customer Service team for assistance. Please note that such permits are only issued for Council-owned land. Download Application to Consume Liquor in a Public Place

Administration Fee

• An administration fee of $25.00 per occasion 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.