Mannus, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids MannusNew South Wales |
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Mannus Telephone Exchange -the only building that can be photographed in Mannus
(it is illegal to photograph the Correctional Centre) |
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 Mannus
Location in New South Wales
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| Postcode(s) | 2653 |
| Elevation | 444 m (1,457 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Snowy Valleys Council |
| County | Selwyn |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
Mannus is a small countryside community. It is located in the southeastern part of the Riverina region in Australia. You can find it about 9 kilometers (5.6 miles) west of Tumbarumba. It is also about 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) east of Munderoo.
What is Mannus Like?
Mannus is mostly known for the Mannus Correctional Centre. This facility is located on Linden Roth Drive. This road connects Tumbarumba and Munderoo. The centre is a place for male adults who are serving sentences for less serious offenses. It can hold up to 164 people.
There is also a special centre nearby for people who serve "periodic detention." These individuals work on community projects during the weekends.
Mannus Campsite and Lake
Besides the correctional centre, Mannus has a few public spots. There is a remote telephone exchange called the Mannus Creek Exchange. You can also find the Mannus Campsite and Mannus Lake here. Both of these places are connected to the Hume & Hovell Walking Track. This track is a part of the National Trust.
The campsites are best for small tents. There are only a few spots available for camping. It is a quiet place to enjoy nature.
The Lake's Big Flood
In October 2010, Mannus Lake experienced a big flood. Heavy rains caused a lot of water to flow into the lake. The water level rose about 600 millimeters (24 inches) over the top of the dam wall. This was about 3 meters (9.8 feet) higher than the normal spillway.
On Saturday, October 16, 2010, about one-third of the dam wall was washed away. This caused the lake to empty completely. As of January 2, 2011, it did not look like the dam had been fixed.
