Council have endorsed the proposal to name the Civic Drive Precinct Park 'Kirrip Park' following community support.
The Greensborough park, which includes the pavilion, playground, performing arts area and open space does not have a registered name with the Registrar of Geographic Names – Vicnames.
During community consultation in May, the community was asked to provide feedback on the proposed name, 'Kirrip Park'. Kirrip is the Woi-wurrung word for friend, the proposal received strong support.
Mayor Ben Ramcharan said that having a formal name for the precinct would make it easier for emergency services and visitors to locate the area.
The Indigenous name 'Kirrip' complies with the principles within the Naming rules for places Victoria 2022 and has received approval from the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
The name will be submitted to the Registrar of Geographic Names Victoria for consideration and inclusion in the VICNAMES registrar, including naming of the areas within 'Kirrip Park' as follows:
- Building 'Kirrip Pavilion';
- Outdoor Performance Area 'Kirrip Outdoor Performance Space';
- Playground 'Kirrip Playspace'; and
- Exercise / Flat Open Space Area 'Kirrip Recreation Space'.
