Looma Community, Western Australia
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| Looma Western Australia |
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| Population: | 287 (2001) |
| Established: | 1900s |
| Postcode: | 6728 |
| Location: | 120 km from Derby |
| LGA: | Shire of Derby-West Kimberley |
| State District: | Kimberley |
| Federal Division: | Kalgoorlie |
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[edit] Background
Looma is an Aboriginal community about 120 km south-east of Derby adjacent the Fitzroy River. Looma has a population of about 400.
[edit] History
Looma is approximately two kilometres from New Looma which was established after splinter groups within the community had to move due to infighting. Consequently a new community was formed with new roads, housing and water supply installed. The old community remained as is.
[edit] Education
Looma is serviced by a district High School and also has access to TAFE short courses.
[edit] Facilities
[edit] Electricity supply
Electricity is fed via a feeder from the nearby Camballin power station.
[edit] Water
Old Looma has two bores feeding into a high level tank. New Looma has the same arrangement with more modern infrastructure.
[edit] Sewerage
Old Looma has a sewerage pump station and ponds. New Looma pipes its waste to the Old Looma ponds.
[edit] Recreation
The community has basketball courts and a football oval.Looma fields a team in the West Kimberley Football Association called the 'Looma Eagles'.
Bush walking, some fishing and camping are the dominant pursuits for tourists visiting. Visitors are required to apply for a permit prior to entering the Community.
[edit] Health
Looma has a community nursing post.
[edit] Other
Looma is equipped with a radio station.
[edit] External links
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- Street map from Street Directory, MSN Maps and Multimap.
- Satellite image from Google Maps, WikiMapia and Terraserver.
- Plan for Looma (WAPC)
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