CALL FOR A NAME FOR THE NEW SECTION OF THE TRACKER RILEY PATHWAY
Dubbo Regional Council (DRC) is calling for the community to suggest names for the updated section of the Tracker Riley Shared Pathway along the Macquarie River in Dubbo.
Councillors called for a community engagement process to be undertaken to develop options for the formal naming of the infrastructure that was delivered as the Legacy Shared Pathway, noting the project name reflected the grant funding program.
The pathway forms part of the Tracker Riley Shared Pathway along the Macquarie River and boasts an all-access pavement which includes four viewing platforms overlooking the river.
“This shared pathway adds to the enjoyment of the precinct for both residents and visitors alike,” DRC Mayor Mathew Dickerson said.
“We are encouraging the community to let us know what they would like to name this area; a suitable name is out there, and we are looking forward to hearing the ideas from our community,” Clr Dickerson said.
The submissions must follow guidelines outlined by the Geographical Naming Board (GNB) which include names being easy to pronounce, spell and write and should not exceed three words or 25 characters in total. An exception to this is the use of an Aboriginal name when it is accepted that a traditional name may at first appear to be complex but will over time become more familiar and accepted by the community.
Once nominations close, community members will have the opportunity to vote for their preferred name from an approved shortlist.
A report will go back to Council with the recommendations for a new name to be endorsed. Once a name is chosen it will be taken through to the GNB to be officially named.
Members of the community are invited to submit proposed names to Council via the YourSay page until 8 July.
For further information please visit: yoursay.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/macquarie-river-name-your-path .
Last Edited: 24 Jun 2024