Murrumburrah Bridge Naming Placed on 28-Day Public Exhibition The Murrumburrah Bridge that is part of the various upgrades proposed at the Murrumboola Creek precinct is set to be named, but what it will be named is still up for discussion.
According to Council, the draft precinct plan creates a village centre that provides a strong sense of arrival and highlights the relationships between the existing businesses and major attractions including the Light Horse Memorial, Harden Murrumburrah Museum, The Old Courthouse, The Mill Site including the Federation Star and Bill the Bastard, Robert’s Park, Coddington Park and of course Murrumboola Creek.”
Hilltops Council received a request from Ms Kerrie Stewart to name Murrumburrah Bridge after Alexander Reid and his descendants, many of whom still have regular contact with residents of the township.
“The purpose of my correspondence is that mum has frequently wondered about the possibility of having the bridge at Murrumburrah named after Alexander Reid and/or his descendants, many of whom still have regular contact with residents of the township,” Mrs Stewart said.
“The bridge is currently unnamed and renaming it after a long-standing local community member or his family, would be an apt acknowledgement of their long association with the area.
“I have seen bridges, parks and memorials in country towns, which appear to be named after local citizens, and it always prompts me to research the name and its association with the area I am visiting.”
At last night’s meeting it was proposed that Council endorse at their Ordinary Council Meeting, Wednesday 22 February, the Murrumburrah Bridge naming recommendation to be placed on public exhibition for a 28-day period of community consultation.
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