Power and Water has invested in regional areas by building 2 new facilities in Katherine and one in Tennant Creek.

The 2 facilities in Katherine include an award-winning visiting staff accommodation complex, and a training room and emergency operations hub. The Tennant Creek facility provides modern accommodation for visiting Power and Water team members.

The $3.15 million project is part of the organisation’s work to support essential services in regional areas. These purpose-built facilities help cut staff travel fatigue, boost wellbeing and ensure faster responses when Territorians need support, particularly during emergencies.

The facilities in Katherine have already proven their worth, used extensively during the recent emergency response to flooding earlier this year.

Each project was delivered in partnership with local Aboriginal Business Enterprise, JKJ Constructions NT, creating regional jobs, strengthening building capability and supporting local economic participation.

Jawoyn artwork features prominently in both Katherine facilities, driving local Aboriginal jobs and showcasing culture.

The Katherine Region Accommodation project won the 2025 Housing Industry Association (NT) Award for Small Commercial Project, recognising the quality of construction and the strength of its collaborative delivery model.