| Community Name: | MILYAKBURRA | Fullscreen Map |
| Community ID: | 532 | |
| Community Type: | Major | |
| Latitude (Deg): | -13 | |
| Latitude (Min): | -47.03 | |
| Longitude (Deg): | 136 | |
| Longitude (Min): | 11.75 | |
| Description: |
The community is situated on the central eastern section of Bickerton Island. Bickerton Island is situated 13 km west off Groote Eylandt and 8 km east of mainland Australia, between Groote Eylandt and Blue Mud Bay north of Numbulwar. Milyakburra is approximately one hour by boat from Alyangula on Groote Eylandt. However, apart from the fortnightly freight barge service from Darwin, Milyakburra is generally accessed by air. A dirt airstrip is located within 5 minutes walk of the community and can accommodate twin engine light aircraft. Travel time to Alyangula 15 mins, Nhulunbuy 30-40 minutes. |
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| Aliases: |
BICKERTON ISLAND
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| Pronunciation: | Not available |
| Population *: | 110 |
| Source: | GRANTS COMMISSION CURRENT FIGURE |
| Source Date: | 30-JUN-07 |
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Service Type *: |
Housing Services |
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Currently Provided By: |
EAST ARNHEM SHIRE COUNCIL |
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Service Type *: |
Municipal Services |
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Currently Provided By: |
EAST ARNHEM SHIRE COUNCIL |
* Municipal Services information is sourced from Northern Territory Grants Commission Annual Return and MUN's funding data for 2007/08
| Local Government Shire: |
East Arnhem Shire, Anindilyakwa Ward
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| NT Statistical Region: |
East Arnhem, South Miwatj Sub-region |
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| Community BAMS Map | |
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Building Asset Management System (BAMS). A community map showing government assets and other buildings. Links to detailed asset information including floor plans. Also links to regional road maps, photos of assets and other useful information. Map is provided and hosted by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. |
| Community SLAP Map | |
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Serviced Land Availability Program (SLAP). A map showing buildings, lot numbers, water, sewerage and electricity lines. Map is provided and hosted by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure. |
| Community Aerial Photo | |
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Aerial Photography images may be used royalty free for NT Government Asset Management purposes only. Go to Aerial Photography Website to order prints. Map is provided and hosted by the Department of Planning and Infrastructure |
