doug
barden
LITCHFIELD mayor
Common Sense, Real Results
I’m officially putting my hand up to run for Mayor again in the NT local government elections this August. It’s been an honour serving as your Mayor, and we’ve achieved some great things together — from better roads and waste services, to backing our rural volunteers and building a stronger, safer community.
But there’s still more to do, and I’m ready to keep working hard for our patch.
Whether it’s pushing for fair funding, improving flood resilience, or making sure rural voices are heard loud and clear, I’ll keep showing up, speaking up, and getting it done.
I’ll be out and about in the weeks ahead, so if you see me around, come say g’day and have a chat. Your ideas and feedback matter — they always have.
Let’s keep working together for the best Litchfield we can be.
On the 23rd of August, Vote 1 - Doug Barden for Mayor of Litchfield
achievements AS A COUNCILOR
Successfully lobbied for the sealing of:
- Carveth & William Rd – 2018/19
- Oxford Rd – 2019/20
- Whitestone Rd - 2020/21
- Guy Creek Rd -2021/22
- Mango Rds (currently under construction)
- Mocatto Rd - 2020/21
- Horsnell Rd- 2020/21
- Chibnall Rd 2020/21
- Kentish Rd - 2021/22
Continuation of the road construction from the previous council projects as per the 2015/16 Municipal Plan, which includes:
- Buyers Rd
- Manton Valley Rd
- Brougham Rd (south)
Lobbied hard to prevent the UCV rating system from being brought into council policy in 2019/20.
Lobbied to stop the Council purchase of the AllTools building at 9 Patsalou Rd. It was a bad deal and would have left the Council in debt.
Lobbied Council to have funding for Recreation Reserves increased at the same rate as council rate increases. I'm still fighting for this.
Successfully lobbied Council for the Mira Square lease from NTG & NTG grant funding.
We’ve got some exciting news about the Berry Springs Community Market. This community based event is making a comeback, so mark your calendars for Sunday, June 29, from 8am to 1pm. It’s going to be a great day out, and it will be fantastic to see everyone back together again.
A big shoutout to the new team behind the scenes, now running things under the Berry Springs Community Market NT Inc. banner. Here’s your new committee:
Chairperson – Nicole Civitarese
Vice Chair – Christina Wiggett
Treasurer – Roger Pocock
Secretary – Mary Pocock
Committee Members – Donna Jensen & Helen Brooks
Market Coordinator – Catherine Hallworth
Stallholder applications will be opening soon, so hang tight while the committee puts the final touches in place.
If you’ve got questions or want to get involved, here’s who to contact:
Market Coordinator – market@berryspringsmarket.com.au
Committee – admin@berryspringsmarket.com.au
Let’s get behind this new team and bring the market back better than ever! See you there!
