Project update

The reserve at 35 Mountainview Blvd, Cranbourne North has been officially named Kowan Recreation Reserve.

Thank you to everyone who voted for their preferred name for the new recreation reserve.

With 154 votes received, the results were:

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

Council has worked with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (BLCAC) and Geographic Names Victoria (GNV), approval for the name change has been granted.

Project Information


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:

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


Selected Aboriginal names and meaning

Name the reserve - Quick poll

Please select your preferred name

Tulliallan Estate Pavillion and Recreation Reserve