Manyallaluk (Eva Valley)

About Manyallaluk

Manyallaluk, also known as Eva Valley, is located north-east of Katherine in the Nyirranggulung Ward and is approximately 35 kilometres from the Central Arnhem Highway.

History

From 1920 to 1960 the area around Maranboy was mined for tungsten, tin and copper. In 1940 a cattle station was established in Manyallaluk and employed local people to catch wild buffalo. Four (4) mud brick buildings from this era (consisting of a homestead, stable, meat house and admin office) have survived.

Access

By road, driving from Katherine to Manyallaluk takes just over one (1) hour. Heading south, turn onto the Central Arnhem Highway (sign posted as Barunga/Beswick/Nhulunbuy) and drive to the Manyallaluk turn off. Travel for 37km on a dirt road to the Manyallaluk community. During the wet season the dirt road can be closed for a few days due to flooding. Manyallaluk may also be accessed via chartered small aircraft. Please be advised that Manyallaluk is a closed community; a Northern Land Council (NLC) permit is required to visit this community.

Local Government and Local Authority Meetings (Governance)

An integral part of the community consultation process in Manyallaluk occurs through Manyallaluk Local Authority Meetings. The Local Authority is made up of the Elected Member/s who sit on Council for the Nyirranggulung Ward and are nominated representatives from the community. All stakeholders in Manyallaluk are invited to attend the Local Authority Meetings. The resolutions made at these meetings form the basis of all planning made by Roper Gulf Regional Council.

To attend a Manyallaluk Local Authority Meeting, click here

To view our Local Authority Meeting dates, agendas and minutes, click here

Services in Manyallaluk

This information is sourced from the Northern Territory Government and is available on BushTel. The following services are available in the community: