Residents are invited to vote for their preferred name for a new recreation reserve at Tulliallan Estate, Cranbourne North.
Council consulted with the Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation regarding appropriate Traditional Owner language when coming up with potential names for the reserve.
The three proposed names you can vote for, along with their Aboriginal meaning, are:
Kowan Recreation Reserve — translates to Echidna
Echidnas are local to the area, and they were used several different ways. All native species are significant to the Bunurong people as a community.
Perripe Recreation Reserve (pronounced Pear Rip) — translates to Spring
This is something that signifies renewal, life, health and new beginnings as food and land were plentiful in the springtime.
Topiram Recreation Reserve – translates to Star
Stars are important to all First Nations people. They would guide them through their journey on Country, connect them to their Elders who have passed on, tell stories and watch over us all.
To cast your vote and for more information, please visit our community engagement website Casey Conversations. Voting closes Thursday 6 July.