Proposed Stand Naming at Lank Bain Park

At the 18 July Ordinary Council meeting, Council resolved to:

1. Endorse the proposed naming of the stand at Lank Bain as "The Athol Lank Bain Stand" for the purpose of exhibition to seek community feedback on the proposed name.
2. Place the naming proposal on public exhibition for a period of 14 days.

In accordance with Council’s Naming and Renaming of Reserves Procedure, Council no longer names reserves or community infrastructure after individuals. The naming and renaming of reserves is a process that involves consultation with the community, local Historical Societies and Local Aboriginal Land Councils (where applicable). The selection of names must comply with the policies and guidelines of the Geographic Names Board (GNB) of NSW

In accordance with Council’s Naming and Renaming of Council’s Reserves Policy, all requests for the naming or renaming of reserves in the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Local Government Area are to comply with the principles set out by the GNB of NSW and Council’s Naming and Renaming of Reserves Policy and Procedure.

In accordance with the Policy applications for naming or renaming of reserves that do not comply with the GNB Principles or this Policy will not be considered, and reserve names should be drawn from the following sources, either:

• Aboriginal names associated with the locality;
• Local history themes, flora, fauna, ships etc.;
• Names reflecting NSW multicultural heritage.

The use of names of people (living and deceased) are also excluded as a source of reserve names.

Notwithstanding the above, based on the Policy, in exceptional circumstances as determined only by formal resolution of Council, the names of deceased persons, such as persons who have contributed significantly to the heritage of the area, may be used having regard to the Principles and Guidelines published by the GNB. This request is being considered under these provisions given the historical role played by Mr Athol Lank Bain in the establishment of the Lank Bain Sporting Complex.

Mr Athol Lank Bain's donation of the land that the Lank Bain Sporting Complex is now situated on and the establishment of the sporting complex has contributed significantly to the heritage of the area and the community more broadly for many years past and many years to come.

The community is asked to give their feedback on the proposed naming of the stand at Lank Bain as "The Athol Lank Bain Stand",

How to get involved

Your input is invaluable in determining the appropriate action for this proposed stand naming.

You can provide feedback by:

• Completing the Quick Poll to the right of this webpage
• Emailing council@pmhc.nsw.gov.au
• Posting to:
  CEO Port Macquarie-Hastings
  Council PO Box 84
  Port Macquarie NSW 2444

All submissions must be received by 5:00pm Friday 2 August 2024.