Looma Community, Western Australia

Infobox Australian Place | type = town
name = Looma
state = wa


caption =
lga = Shire of Derby-West Kimberley
postcode = 6728
pop = 287 (2001)
est = 1900s
stategov = Kimberley
fedgov = Kalgoorlie
dist1 = 120
location1= Derbycoord|-18.04|124.144|type:city(287)_region:AU-WA_scale:100000|format=dms|display=title

Background

Looma is an Aboriginal community about 120 km south-east of Derby adjacent the Fitzroy River. Looma has a population of about 400.

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.

Education

Looma is serviced by a district High School and also has access to TAFE short courses.

Facilities

Electricity supply

Electricity is fed via a feeder from the nearby Camballin power station.

Water

Old Looma has two bores feeding into a high level tank. New Looma has the same arrangement with more modern infrastructure.

ewerage

Old Looma has a sewerage pump station and ponds. New Looma pipes its waste to the Old Looma ponds.

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.

Health

Looma has a community nursing post.

Other

Looma is equipped with a radio station.

External links

* [http://www.wapc.wa.gov.au/Initiatives/Planning+for+Aboriginal+communities/CLP+maps/Downloads_GetFile.aspx?id=1106 Plan for Looma] (WAPC)