Unnamed Quambatook track to be named Norma Way

Published on 25 February 2025

An unnamed track located between the Quambatook Bowling Club and Quambatook Lawn Tennis Club will be named after a Quambatook stalwart.

Gannawarra Shire Council approved a request from the Quambatook Community Development Association to name a track on the VICNAMES-registered Quambatook Recreation Reserve site “Norma Way” in recognition of Norma Bennett’s contribution to the Quambatook community.

“Norma Bennett (above), who died in 2021, was instrumental in supporting or founding many of Quambatook’s community groups,” Mayor Garner Smith 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.”

ABOVE: Norma Way is located between the Quambatook bowls and tennis clubs.

Council sought residents’ views regarding the proposal between November 2024 and January 2025, resulting in 11 responses supporting the proposal and one objection.

“Council thanks all residents who took the time the respond to this request, and looks forward to seeing Norma and her achievements recognised,” Mayor Smith said.