The Northern Land Council (NLC) intends to procure the construction of a new purpose built office facility at Lot 3472 Chardon Street, Katherine East, to establish a regional service hub in the Katherine Region.

The NLC is a representative body with statutory authority under the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (ALRA). It also has responsibilities under the Native Title Act 1993 (NT Act) and the Pastoral Land Act 1992. It is a not-for-profit Corporate Commonwealth entity.

The purpose of the land acquisition is to build a facility that will help strengthen NLC's presence in the region; improving services to constituents, being responsive to stakeholder needs and meet statutory obligations. A Katherine Service Hub also supports improving services to all Regional Operations in the VRD, Borroloola Barkly and Ngukurr Regions.

The scope of works to be delivered under the contract includes (without limitation) the construction of;

1. Three contemporary single storey multi-function buildings to operate as

• An administration building;
• An amenities and conference building
• A ranger office / staff kitchen building;

2. Landscaping and external areas;

3. One warehouse and associated areas;

4. External hardstands and carparking;

5. Internal access roads and loading area;

6. Fencing and associated services;

7. Building and external facilities services and infrastructure.