Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park Management Plan 2021
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Community services
Services for the day-to-day functioning of the Muṯitjulu community include township infrastructure, housing development, health, education, police, and social and community services. These are the responsibility of Australian and Northern Territory Government agencies, as well as a range of other organisations, including MCAC. The Director works closely with these organisations and agencies in relation to the sustainable development of the community. Recognising the importance of these issues and supporting community development programs greatly assists in making joint management of the park strong and sustainable.
The Director currently provides all essential services (power, water and sewerage) to the Muṯitjulu community. It is recognised that it is not the core business of the Director to deliver essential services for remote communities. Discussions with Commonwealth agencies and the Northern Territory Government regarding transfer of responsibilities for essential services were continuing at the time of this plan’s preparation.