Help Council name an unnamed Quambatook lane

Published on 11 November 2024

Residents are encouraged to help Gannawarra Shire Council name an unnamed Quambatook lane in honour of a community stalwart.

Council received a request from the Quambatook Community Development Association for the unnamed lane, located between the Quambatook Bowling Club and Quambatook Lawn Tennis Club, to be called Norma Way in recognition of Norma Bennett’s contribution to the Quambatook community.

“The request to name this lane ‘Norma Way’ is a fitting tribute to Norma Bennett, who was a founding member and linchpin for many of Quambatook’s community organisations,” Council’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Amanda Wilson said.

“Norma held life memberships with the Quambatook Lawn Tennis Club, the Quambatook Tractor Pull Association and the Australian Tractor Puller’s Association. She was also an active member of the Quambatook Community Development Association, Quambatook Community Resource Centre, Quambatook Group School, Quambatook/Kerang VFF Branch, the Mystic Park Landcare Group, the Gannawarra Tourism Advisory group and the Gannawarra Drought Advisory Committee to Council.

“Norma was also instrumental in advocating for a bunkhouse facility at the Quambatook Caravan Park, with this building enabling seasonal workers, sporting groups, school groups and family groups to enjoy what Quambatook has to offer.”

Residents can identify their support or opposition to the proposed naming of this road before 5pm Wednesday, 11 December by using one of the following options:

“Residents who identify they oppose the proposed naming of this road will need to outline their objection, with this feedback to help Council determine the future name of this lane,” Ms Wilson said.