The community is located approximately 560 kms south west of Katherine, on the northern edge of the Tanami Desert and the eastern side of Hooker Creek. Access is via the sealed Buntine Highway and then via 100kms of unsealed road. Access can also be made from Alice Springs utilising the Tanami Road, which is unsealed and often in poor repair. By road the travel time is 6 hours drive to Katherine.
Council's activities in Lajamanu:
- Aged Care
- Community Safety Patrol
- Roads
CDRC suggest clicking the links below for further useful information
The Northern Territory Government has put together resources to help your visit to community be successful. Please have a look at the Remote Engagement and Coordination Strategy and Toolkit available from http://www.bushready.nt.gov.au/home or https://bushtel.nt.gov.au/#!/home (external sites)
No. Staff: 19 people (84% Indigenous)
Local Authority: Doris Lewis, Jenny Johnson, Sheree Anderson (Deputy Chair), Elizabeth Ross, Andrew Johnson, Mike Doolan, Cr Robert George (Chair)
Ward Councillors: Cr Robert George, Cr Joe Marshall
COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS (2018/19):
- Sealing of internal roads
- Speed bump installed near Child Care Centre
- Defined parking bays near store
- Improved storm water drainage under main road
- New Holy Ground stage
- Pedestrian crossing at store
- New Landfill pit
Phone (08) 8974 5500
Fax (08) 8974 5501
lajamanu@centraldesert.nt.gov.au
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Employment
Local community vacancies are often available. Please contact the Council office for more information.
