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Place naming and public memorial
Moonee Valley name bank nominations - remembering local legends
Do you know a local unsung hero who has made a lasting impact? We invite you to nominate them for consideration in future place naming projects in Moonee Valley.
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Naming of community assets
Council is responsible for naming and renaming of roads, parks and other places in the municipality. This is an important role. Place names can:
- help create a sense of belonging
- preserve cultural heritage
- recognise the contributions of individuals or groups.
Place names also serve a practical purpose. They:
- provide clear addresses for residents and deliveries
- help emergency services respond quickly
- assist drivers and visitors to navigate the area.
All proposed names must follow the Victorian Government Naming Rules for Places , which are based on the Geographic Place Names Act 1998. Council also uses its own Place Naming Policy to guide decisions.
Moonee Valley name bank
To support place naming, Council keeps a Name Bank Register.
This is a list of names that may be used in the future for roads, parks or other places. Anyone can suggest a name, including:
- individuals
- community groups
- organisations
- government agencies.
To submit a name, complete the online nomination form.
Public memorials
Council understands that community members may wish to honour a person, group or event through a memorial in a public space. Public memorials can be placed in Council-owned or managed areas, such as parks.
The Public Memorial Policy sets out how memorials are approved and managed in municipality.
To make an application, complete the Public Memorials Application Form and send it to placenaming@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Contact us
If you have any queries about place naming or the public memorial process, or wish to submit an application you can contact our Governance team on 9243 8888 or email placenaming@mvcc.vic.gov.au