Cade Lucas
Wyndham residents are being invited by council to suggest names for two new community centres set to open next year.
However, there’s one name that won’t be considered: Community McCommunityface.
The public vote which resulted in a new British research boat being christened ‘Boaty McBoatface’ won’t be repeated in Wyndham.
There’s other conditions that those with suggestions must adhere to as well.
Any name must connect with one of four themes: place, Traditional Owner
recognition, gender equality or commemoration.
Residents with suggestions should first visit the Wyndham council website and choose their preferred theme which will then guide them towards a name.
Wyndham Mayor Susan McIntyre said following the four themes will ensure the community centres in Werribee and Truganina are appropriately named.
“These new community centres will become the foundations of learning, connection and opportunity for our residents, so it’s essential that centre names reflect the values of the people they support,” Cr McIntyre said.
“I invite all residents to help name these new centres by sharing which theme resonates with them.”
The $13.7 million Werribee community centre will be located along Shipwright Parade in Harpley Estate near Lollypop Creek Primary School, while the $18 million Truganina centre will be located on Everton Road, next to a new secondary school opening in 2024.
Both centres are partially funded by the state government and will include kindergartens, while Truganina will also feature a library lounge.
For more information visit: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/help-us-name-our-new-community-centres.
