Name change for Blackfellows Creek Park

Published: 14 April 2021. (Note: information was correct at date of publication but may have since been changed or superseded.)

Blackfellows Creek Park in Edmonton will be renamed to Allan and May Oliver Park / Bana Gindarja Park.

The move comes after the Gimuy Walubarra Yidinji Traditional Owners requested the park be renamed as it was no longer considered appropriate.

Allan and May Oliver were very active in the Edmonton community for decades, particularly through their participation and involvement in rugby league, as well as supporting local children.

The name Bana Gindarja was requested by the Traditional Owners of the area and refers to the story of the cassowary, which is their totem.

Community consultation was undertaken during February 2021 for a period of three weeks, with response demonstrating strong support for the proposal.

Blackfellows Creek Park is on the southern side of Blackfellows Creek adjacent to Cooktown Road and Oberonia Street, Edmonton.

The above resolution needs to be ratified at the next Ordinary Meeting of Council, to be held on 28 April 2021.