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Consultation has concluded
In accordance with Council’s Parks, Reserves and Sports Facilities Naming Policy, Council provides notice of its proposal to name the unnamed reserves at Googong as shown in the locality plans (available for download on right).
Googong Common - Bunburung Thina - pronounced boon-boo-roong thin-a. The English interpretation is Small Lizards Track. The proposal is to assign the European name "Googong Common" to the overall Common with the Aboriginal name and associated story being the background to the Aboriginal Cultural heritage of this extensive and diverse open space. The Aboriginal name and associated story behind the place will feature on future Googong Common signage.
Nangi Pimble - pronounced nungi bimba. The English interpretation is See/Look at the District. It is proposed to assign this name to the open space commonly referred to currently as "Hill 800" in current planning. In working with Thunderstone this was identified as a significant Aboriginal cultural landmark within an important historical travel corridor of the Aboriginal people and therefore GTPL believe it is appropriate for it to utilise an Aboriginal name.
Yerradhang Nguru - pronounced yirra-dung ngooru. The English interpretation is Gum Tree Camp/Place. It is proposed to assign this name to the playground area adjacent to the second display village proposed within NH1B at the north-eastern end of Googong Common. In working with Thunderstone this was identified as a significant Aboriginal cultural landmark within the Montgomery Creek corridor and therefore GTPL believe it is appropriate for it to utilise an Aboriginal name. The playground itself has been designed to reinforce the story of this place as a gum tree camp with lookout play equipment and extensive Eucalypt planting.
Munnagai Woggabaliri - pronounced munna-guy wogga-bal-erri. The English interpretation is Come & Play. This name has been proposed for use at the open space within the NH1B precinct of Montgomery Rise to show that play was also an important part of Aboriginal culture.
An additional report prepared by Thunderstone with further detailed information is also available for download.
The proposed names are on exhibition for public comment. Any interested person may make a submission below relating to these names. Submissions must be received by Council by close of business on Friday 21 April 2017.
In accordance with Council’s Parks, Reserves and Sports Facilities Naming Policy, Council provides notice of its proposal to name the unnamed reserves at Googong as shown in the locality plans (available for download on right).
Googong Common - Bunburung Thina - pronounced boon-boo-roong thin-a. The English interpretation is Small Lizards Track. The proposal is to assign the European name "Googong Common" to the overall Common with the Aboriginal name and associated story being the background to the Aboriginal Cultural heritage of this extensive and diverse open space. The Aboriginal name and associated story behind the place will feature on future Googong Common signage.
Nangi Pimble - pronounced nungi bimba. The English interpretation is See/Look at the District. It is proposed to assign this name to the open space commonly referred to currently as "Hill 800" in current planning. In working with Thunderstone this was identified as a significant Aboriginal cultural landmark within an important historical travel corridor of the Aboriginal people and therefore GTPL believe it is appropriate for it to utilise an Aboriginal name.
Yerradhang Nguru - pronounced yirra-dung ngooru. The English interpretation is Gum Tree Camp/Place. It is proposed to assign this name to the playground area adjacent to the second display village proposed within NH1B at the north-eastern end of Googong Common. In working with Thunderstone this was identified as a significant Aboriginal cultural landmark within the Montgomery Creek corridor and therefore GTPL believe it is appropriate for it to utilise an Aboriginal name. The playground itself has been designed to reinforce the story of this place as a gum tree camp with lookout play equipment and extensive Eucalypt planting.
Munnagai Woggabaliri - pronounced munna-guy wogga-bal-erri. The English interpretation is Come & Play. This name has been proposed for use at the open space within the NH1B precinct of Montgomery Rise to show that play was also an important part of Aboriginal culture.
An additional report prepared by Thunderstone with further detailed information is also available for download.
The proposed names are on exhibition for public comment. Any interested person may make a submission below relating to these names. Submissions must be received by Council by close of business on Friday 21 April 2017.
