Evacuees still at the Centre for National Resilience will be repatriated by Wednesday 26 April.
More than 700 residents were accommodated at the Centre for National Resilience (CNR) due to the flooding event which caused severe damage to Kalkarindji, Daguragu and Pigeon Hole.
The emergency declaration for Daguragu, Pigeon Hole and Kalkarindji remains in place.
The Territory Government is undertaking works to rebuild these communities.
The Northern Territory Government has also secured appropriate temporary accommodation which will be used to house flood-affected residents from the communities of Kalkarindji and Daguragu.
Recovery operations are continuing in all three communities. To date, approximately 350 people have been repatriated to Kalkarindji and Daguragu or deregistered from the CNR to make their own arrangements.
Essential services, telecommunications and road access have all been restored in Kalkarindji, and Daguragu. Pigeon Hole was hardest hit by the floods and is still inaccessible to heavy vehicles with recent rainfall affecting the access road. Plans are being made for short term accommodation in Yarralin, while the community is being restored.
Quotes attributable to Acting Minister for Territory Families, Nicole Manison:
“The Northern Territory Government has been working in partnership with community organisations and industry to ensure we get evacuees home in a safe way.
“We acknowledge the hundreds of Territorians who have had to evacuate their homes due to this severe flooding event, and we thank them for their patience during this challenging time.
“The Northern Territory Government is working around the clock and in partnership with community organisations and industry to ensure people can return to their homes as soon as it is sustainably safe to do so.”
Northern Territory Government
