The City of Greater Bendigo is proposing to name a new community hub currently under development at 36 Torrens Street - Marrungi Wayaparra Community Hub Marong and is calling on the community to comment on the proposed name. Marrungi Wayaparra means meeting in Marong in Dja Dja Wurrung language.
The City recently obtained $5.5 million in funding from the Victorian Government to deliver the first stage of a new kindergarten and community hub for Marong. The hub site currently includes the Marong Community Hall, Marong Neighbourhood House and Community Garden, old fire shed and the new kindergarten.
City of Greater Bendigo Community Partnerships Manager Andie West said the City is a Naming Authority for places that it owns or 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 need to follow the statutory requirements of the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria.
“Following consultation with Djaara and Geographic Names Victoria the City is now undertaking a naming process for the site.
“Registering place names with Geographic Names Victoria is essential to identify locations for managing emergencies and delivering goods and services in Victoria.”
Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposed name via the City’s Let’s Talk Greater Bendigo community engagement website by Friday June 14, 2024.
