This campaign is now closed.
Thank you to everyone who shared their thoughts during the recent community consultation.
Council received 11 responses during the 30-day consultation and public notice period. This included:
- 8 general comments
- 1 objection
- 4 suggestions for a new name
Name suggestions and outcomes:
- Acland Lane
This name can’t be used because it is too close to Acland Street in St Kilda (only 291 metres away). Rules say names can’t be the same or too similar within 5 kilometres, as this could cause confusion. - Gatwick Lane
This name can’t be used because it is very close to the Gatwick Private Hotel apartment building (about 150 metres away). This may confuse emergency services. - Pat Brown OAM
This is a strong and respected suggestion. However, current rules don’t allow places to be named after people who are still living. Commemorative names are only considered at least two years after a person has passed away. Pat Brown OAM is still living and 100 years old - Fox Lane
The name hasn’t been taken forward. This suggestion was not supported with any explanation, so we were unable to understand its significance. Council aims for names that have a strong connection to the location and its meaning.
Next steps:
All feedback and any appeals have now been recorded, and this consultation is now closed.
Request for name to be gazetted has been lodged and street signage will be installed once approved.
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This proposal was well supported by the community. If you are opposed to this proposal you have 30 days to lodge an appeal with GNV, see information under Links section on this page.
City of Port Phillip received a place naming application to name Lane R3945 ‘Carbone Lane’.
The suggestion to use ‘Carbone Lane’ is in acknowledgement of the significant contribution the Carbone Family have made to the community, especially those members experiencing difficulty. The family is most notably known as proprietors of The Gatwick Hotel on Fitzroy St, St Kilda. The Carbone Family ran the Gatwick Hotel as a long-term boarding house for the area’s disadvantaged.
