Special Projects & Infrastructure
Special Projects & Infrastructure
Kalano has a strong history of planning, coordinating and overseeing major housing and infrastructure works that improve living conditions, safety and community wellbeing across the Katherine region and surrounding communities.
Through community consultation and partnerships, Kalano has supported significant housing upgrades, infrastructure improvements and construction projects that create lasting benefits for clients, residents and families.
This page highlights key projects completed in recent years, as well as major works that are planned or underway.
Previous Projects:
Rockhole Community Housing Upgrade
$6.5 million – Homelands, Housing & Infrastructure Program (HHIP) - NT Government
Completion: 2024
Significant housing and infrastructure upgrades were undertaken in the Rockhole community following consultation with residents, with a focus on safety, functionality and supporting healthy living practices.
Key works included:
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Refurbishment and upgrades to 22 community houses
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Internal road upgrades, including improved drainage and road widening
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Installation of hard-stand driveways to all houses
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Solar lighting installed in public areas
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Wastewater system upgrades, including repair and replacement of holding tanks
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Community signage and mapping outlining homelands rules for residents and visitors
These works improved housing conditions and essential infrastructure for more than 150 residents.
Recognition:
This project contributed to the NT Government Homelands Housing Infrastructure Program receiving the Chief Minister’s Awards 2024 – Advancing Aboriginal Community Development.
Community Fencing Project
$800,000 – Kalano Community Association Inc. Investment
Completion: 2025
Kalano invested funds from its reserves to deliver community-wide fencing projects at Miali Brumby and Rockhole, following consultation with community members. These projects were completed to improve safety, security and amenity for residents and families.
Project outcomes included:
New six-foot fencing installed to all houses in both communities
Works carried out by a local Indigenous fencing company with a 100% Indigenous workforce
Improved safety, privacy and secure outdoor spaces for families
Reduced risk of animals entering residential properties
Clear yard boundaries supporting respectful shared living
Current & Upcoming Projects
Kalano Flexible Aged Care Facility Refurbishment Project
in 2024, Kalano was awarded a $9.3 million grant from the Federal Government to undertake a major refurbishment of its Flexible Aged Care Facility. The planned works aim to improve the quality, safety and functionality of the facility to better support our residents, staff and service delivery. The refurbishment is expected to commence in 2026, subject to final planning and approvals.
Watch this space!
Kalano's Main Office Renovations
In 2025 our Kalano Council approved the use of reserves to undertake essential renovations to Kalano’s Main Office, including the Boardroom and Executive Office, located at Lot 508 McKeddie Road. The building had become extremely aged and worn, and the works aim to rejuvenate key areas to better support governance, administration and day-to-day operations. Stage 1 of the renovations commenced in December 2025 and includes upgrades to the Boardroom, toilets, kitchen and front office area.
Watch this space!