Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub Water Supply has received $5 million, while Gun Point Peninsula, near Darwin has received $2.4 million for its Emerging Agribusiness Precinct.

Senator for the Northern Territory Sam McMahon said the Government was pleased to support the projects that will improve the resilience and reliability of the Territory's water infrastructure, ensuring a stronger future for water security across the region.

"The projects to be funded include the Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub Water Supply which has been given $5 million and the Emerging Agribusiness Precinct - Gunn Point Peninsula which has received $2.4 million," Senator McMahon said.

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The Katherine Logistics and Agribusiness Hub will help to develop the region's horticulture and agriculture industries and create a logistics hub that will tap into the town's role as a transport cross ways for Queensland and Western Australian commodities.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said through this funding pathway, the Australian Government is investing in packages of water infrastructure projects brought forward by states and territories right across the country to improve water reliability and efficiency.

"The National Water Grid Connections is all about driving the construction of smaller-scale projects over the next two years to provide short term economic stimulus," the Deputy Prime Minister said.

"The cumulative impact for the National Water Grid will be significant. Collectively, these projects are expected to support over 7,000 hectares of irrigable land and connect 400 new customers. An additional 13,000 customers are expected to benefit from improved water access or reliability.

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"Up to 1,175 jobs will be supported during construction, with over 2,550 ongoing and up to 500 more seasonal jobs set to be created nationally.

"The $3.5 billion National Water Grid Fund is paving the way to national water security, while promoting local economic activity and job creation along the way."

Up to $20 million was made available for each state and territory to deliver projects over the next two years, with an Australian Government contribution of up to $5 million per project.

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