Feedback wanted on Marong hub name

THE City of Greater Bendigo is seeking comment on the proposed name for a new community hub in Marong.

It wants to call the development, at 36 Torrens Street, Marrungi Wayaparra Community Hub Marong.

Marrungi Wayaparra means meeting in Marong in the Dja Dja Wurrung language.

The city recently secured $5.5 million in state government funding to deliver the first stage of a new kindergarten and community hub for the town.

The hub site presently hosts the Marong Community Hall, Marong Neighbourhood House and Community Garden, an old fire shed and a new kindergarten.

The city’s community partnerships manager, Andie West, said the municipality was a naming authority for places it owns and manages.

“The naming of existing and new city-owned facilities in traditional owner language is in line with the city’s reconciliation plan Barpangu 2021-2025 and our strong commitment to supporting Aboriginal place naming and the use of traditional owner language in public spaces across the municipality.”

Ms West said naming of all roads, features and localities in Victoria needed to follow the statutory requirements of the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria policy.

“Following consultation with Djaara and Geographic Names Victoria, the city is now undertaking a naming process for the site,” she said.

“Registering place names with Geographic Names Victoria is essential to identify locations for managing emergencies and delivering goods and services.”

Feedback on the proposal can be submitted through the city’s Let’s Talk platform at letstalkgreaterbendigo.com.au up until June 14.

If anyone has accessibility issues accessing the Let’s Talk platform, they can alternatively email [email protected] or phone 1300 002 642.