FEEDBACK is being sought on eleven proposed names for roads in the Ballarat Airport precinct.<\/p>\n
Buildings in the area currently use a reference numbers, as opposed to a traditional address and it\u2019s proved confusing, with the push for named streets aiming to solve the problem.<\/p>\n
The proposed names were formed with help from the Ballarat Airport manager, the Ballarat Airport stakeholder reference group, and the Wadawurrung Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation.<\/p>\n
Feedback received in December 2022 was also considered with many of the proposed names related to historical aspects of the region.<\/p>\n
The community is encouraged to give feedback providing reasoning why a name would not be supported or does not conform to Victoria\u2019s naming rules.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want the new names of these roads to be a reflection not only of the region’s history, but also of the broader community,\u201d said a City of Ballarat spokesperson.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019d encourage all residents to provide their feedback on the road names the City of Ballarat is proposing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Suggested names include Kitty Hawk Close, Winmaling Circuit, Gladys Way, Avro Anson Approach, Terminal Place, Karndorr Circuit, Fairbairn Street, Cheetah Road, Boomerang Road, Timmins Lane, and Petch Circuit.<\/p>\n
A statement from the municipality said all the possible new names have aviation, military or First Nations links.<\/p>\n
For information on how to provide feedback visit the City of Ballarat website and submissions close on Friday 7 July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
FEEDBACK is being sought on eleven proposed names for roads in the Ballarat Airport precinct. Buildings in the area currently use a reference numbers, as opposed to a traditional address and it\u2019s proved confusing, with the push for named streets aiming to solve the problem. The proposed names were formed with help from the Ballarat […]<\/p>\n