Thank you to everyone who voted for their preferred name for the new recreation reserve in Tulliallan Estate, Cranbourne North.

The results are in, with 154 votes received:

• Kowan Recreation Reserve – 91 votes (45.75%)
• Topiram Recreation Reserve – 38 votes (24.68%)
• Perripe Recreation Reserve – 25 votes (16.23%)

Council has advised Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) of the poll result. If BLCAC agrees with the community’s choice of Kowan Recreation Reserve, Council will lodge the proposed name with Geographic Names Victoria (GNV) for approval and registration.

Located at 35 Mountainview Boulevard, Cranbourne North, the recreation reserve is now complete and includes three soccer fields, a cricket oval, cricket practice nets, multi-use community pavilion, playground, shared paths, public art and car parking.

In the effort to increase recognition of Casey’s Aboriginal heritage, Council consulted with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) regarding appropriate Traditional Owner language for the name of the reserve. BLCAC provided several indigenous words and their meaning for consideration.

These names comply with Geographic names Victoria (GNV) Naming Rules for Places in Victoria 2022 Guidelines. For more information, visit https://www.land.vic.gov.au/place-naming/understan...

How to have your say:

Members of the public can vote for their preferred name by the following methods:

• Mail: PO Box 1000, Narre Warren Vic 3805 
• e-mail: streetaddressing@casey.vic.gov.au
• website: https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/contact-us
• using the quick poll below
• providing your written feedback below 

The consultation will be open until 5.00 pm Thursday 6 July 2023.