Public Notice: Proposed Change of Road Name of Part of Vearings Road, Wollert

Council is proposing to rename part of Vearings Road, Wollert to Hudson Road Wollert. 

The renaming would apply to Vearings Road north-south between Craigieburn Road and Boundary Road.

Due to the rapid expansion of residential developments in the area, there is an increased need to rename this portion of Vearings Road in order to avoid any potential duplicate street addressing in the future which goes against the State Government Naming Principles

The proposed new name Hudson Road was selected as this family’s ancestors have links to the area including working on the stonewalls along Vearings Road.

Public submissions

Affected residents and members of the public are invited to provide feedback on the renaming by 5.00pm Thursday 16 May 2019 by:

Email: civic.administration@whittlesea.vic.gov.au or

Post: City of Whittlesea Locked Bag 1, Bundoora MDC 3083.  

If you object please provide reasons why the renaming does not comply with any of the following general principles included in the Naming rules for places in Victoria – Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities – 2016:

• Ensuring public safety
• Recognising the public interest
• Linking the name to place
• Ensuring names are not duplicated
• Names must not be discriminatory
• Recognition and use of Aboriginal languages in naming
• Dual names (naming with two distinct parts, usually one part of non-Aboriginal language origin and the other of Aboriginal language origin. To avoid possible confusion for addressing or the provision of emergency management, dual names cannot be adopted for roads.)
• Using commemorative names
• Using commercial and business names is not allowed
• Language (Names should be easy to pronounce. Prefixes, symbols, punctuation marks and abbreviations are not allowed.)
• Directional names such as north, south, east and west must be avoided.
• Assigning extent to a road, feature or locality (Council must clearly define the area and/or extent to which the name will apply.)

Further information on these general principles and the Naming rules can be accessed via the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website.

Support and Assistance

If you would like to make a submission it should be in writing and in English unless this unreasonably prevents or hinders you from participating.  If you are unable to provide your submission in writing and/or in English and there are any adjustments we can make to assist you to make a submission, please contact me to discuss the means by which you may make a submission on 9217 2294.  If you do not speak English, we offer various language services to help you communicate with us including VITS and LanguageLinks.  If you have a hearing or speech impairment you may use the National Relay Service.  

Outcome

If the proposed renaming is approved, Council will notify you of the name and street number change and will also notify relevant public authorities and emergency services. 

Australia Post may continue to record and recognise the old address for a period of six to 12 months to ensure a smooth transition from the old address to the new; however, it should be noted that Australia Post might not guarantee the delivery of incorrectly addressed mail and customers should also use their official address.

Enquires

Please download the frequently asked questions sheet below.

If you have any questions regarding the renaming proposal or would like further information, please don’t hesitate to contact Bruce Manison on 9217 2232 or by email to civic.administration@whittlesea.vic.gov.au.

If you would like more information on the formal process for the proposed renaming, please contact Governance on 9217 2294 or refer to the guidelines as set out by the Department using the website address listed above.