Linking the name to a place
Names should have a link to place to ensure the preservation of Wyndham’s cultural heritage. Place names should be relevant to the local area.
An exciting new Regional Football Facility is on the way!
Work is well underway on the Regional Football Facility. It’s located within the Wyndham Stadium Precinct that covers 63 hectares at 1160 Sayers Road, Tarneit. The Regional Football Facility will include a Reserve and Pavilion.
Once complete the Regional Football Facility will become the training base for Western United Football Club. The main grass pitch will serve as the main training base for Western United Football Club’s A-League teams, NPL matches and academy teams.
As both the Regional Football Facility Reserve and Pavilion are significant new infrastructure in Wyndham, they need official names that reflect the values of the local Wyndham community.
What is being named?
Reserve
There will be two turf pitches and one synthetic pitch as part of the Reserve. The two turf pitches will be to a professional-grade standard that will be overlooked by the Pavilion.
Pavilion
The Pavilion will be two-storeys high and will have capacity for 5,000 spectators (when combined with the space surrounding the main competition pitch). The Pavilion will also include state-of-the-art training and gym facilities, function and media spaces, change rooms, staff facilities, kiosks, public toilets and a first aid room.
How will the naming process work?
How will the naming process work?
Names for new significant features (like the Regional Football Facility Reserve and Pavilion) across Wyndham need to align with one the four themes below. These themes are taken from Wyndham's Geographic Naming Policy which has been developed to support the principles and procedures outlined in the Naming rules for places in Victoria.
We want to know what themes you want the names of the new Pavilion and Regional Football Facility Reserve to reflect.
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Recognition and use of Traditional Owner languages
Traditional Owner languages are often based on location; languages are deeply rooted to the land and offer an ideal opportunity to connect a name to a place - subject to consultation and approval form Traditional owner groups.
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Gender Equality
Council will recognise the diversity of our community and ensure we are inclusive of all communities regardless of gender or race.
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Using commemorative names
Naming often commemorates an event, person or place. If named after a person, that person should be or have been held in strong regard by the community. The person must be deceased minimum two years before consideration from Geographic Names Victoria.
How to get involved
How to get involved
We want you to tell us your thoughts on what themes you would like the names of the new Pavilion and Regional Football Facility Reserve to represent. You can also share some examples of names that you would like Council to consider. All names that are suggested will need to be assessed for compliance against the requirements of the Naming rules for places in Victoria before they can be considered. Council may also suggest suitable names for community consultation.
Provide your feedback below before 11:59PM Monday 9 October 2023.
Want to share your feedback in person?
Visit us at one of our drop in sessions during September and share your feedback in person:
- Penrose Community Centre – 13 September, 11-11.30am and 2-2.30pm
- AquaPulse – 14 September, 5-7pm
- Dianella Community Centre – 15 September, 11am-3pm
- Eagle Stadium – 16 September, 11.30am-2pm
No registration required, just come and meet the team and ask any questions you might have about the project.
FAQs
Read some of our frequently asked questions before providing your feedback.
All names that are suggested must relate to the four major themes identified in the State Government Naming rules for places in Victoria.
All names that are suggested will need to be assessed for compliance against the requirements of the Naming rules for places in Victoria before they can be considered by Council.
The names of people who are still alive must be avoided as community attitudes and opinions can change over time.
Council will approve the preferred name following the consultation process, however all names are subject to final approval by Geographic Names Victoria.
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If you speak a language other than English and need help understanding a Council matter, letter, report, or other correspondence, you can contact Telephone Interpreting Service on 13 14 50. The Telephone Interpreting Service will coordinate a three-way telephone conversation, where Council Customer Service Officers will be able to provide assistance through the interpreter.
If you speak a language other than English and need help understanding a Council matter, letter, report, or other correspondence, you can contact Telephone Interpreting Service on 13 14 50. The Telephone Interpreting Service will coordinate a three-way telephone conversation, where Council Customer Service Officers will be able to provide assistance through the interpreter.
