CLP delivering new infrastructure and better drinking water for Batchelor

11 February 2026

• Batchelor residents are enjoying better quality drinking water following the completion of a major upgrade to the town’s chlorination infrastructure.
• The new $3.9 million Batchelor Chlorination Plant replaces ageing infrastructure.
• Better infrastructure like the new Batchelor Chlorination Plant is an important part of the CLP Government’s commitment to restoring our unique Territory lifestyle.

Better water, better health and greater certainty for Batchelor — the Finocchiaro CLP Government has completed a significant upgrade to the town’s drinking water chlorination infrastructure.

Minister for Essential Services, Steve Edgington, said that the new $3.9 million Batchelor Chlorination Plant replaces ageing infrastructure that no longer met modern standards.

 “In our year of growth, certainty and security, delivering better essential infrastructure is central to the CLP Government’s commitment to restoring the Territory lifestyle and keeping the NT a place people choose and are proud to call home.”

“The new Batchelor chlorine plant delivers the certainty the community needs to thrive and gives families and businesses confidence to plan for the future.”

“We are investing in critical water infrastructure to ensure regional communities like Batchelor have secure and reliable, high-quality water services now and into the future," Mr Edgington said.

The purpose-built facility features dual sodium hypochlorite dosing systems with bunded storage and secondary containment, along with upgraded electrical infrastructure that includes modern safety systems, automation and remote monitoring capabilities to support long-term reliability.

Member for Blain, Matthew Kerle, who grew up in Batchelor, said the upgrade strengthens water quality for the community and delivers safer, more efficient infrastructure.

“Improving the drinking water in my hometown of Batchelor shows the CLP Government is delivering right across the Territory and helping create a secure and better life for now and for our kids in the future.

“I am pleased that the CLP Government is showing how committed we are to helping Territorians be happier and healthier,” Mr Kerle said.

Media contact: Russel Guse - 0488 047 830

The new Batchelor Chlorination Plant.