Further down on this page, you can explore all of our place naming proposal over the last 12 months.

Each project is at a different phase, ranging from open for feedback to being completed, with place names being adopted by Council or Gazetted by the Victorian Government.

Use the map below to explore all place naming proposals across Melton City Council. Zoom in and out or click on an icon to view a specific project. To see project details, click on the corresponding link to the right of the map.

Map icons are colour-coded to help you easily identify their current status: Open Active Closed

Alternative, you can use the 'Switch to list' button if you prefer not to use the mapping function.

Council is responsible for naming places like local roads, parks and other public features. This responsibility comes from the Local Government Act 2020, the Road Management Act 2004, and the Geographic Place Names Act 1998.

Sometimes Council initiated a naming process internally, such as where Council is constructing a new community centre, and other times community members ask us to name something new or rename an existing feature or road. Whenever we consider a name, we follow Council's Place Naming Policy and the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria to make sure the name is clear, respectful and useful for everyone.

Council's Place Naming Policy aims to ensure:

  • A consistent and concise approach is applied to all naming requests within the City of Melton;
  • All City of Melton features, localities and places are named in line with the Naming Rules and registered officially for the benefit of the community.
  • Ensure that the community is appropriately engaged and consulted with when naming places.

In applying Council's policy, there are four key place naming themes which we aim to facilitate. Click on each of the cards below to find out more information:

Linking name to place

Key Theme One: Linking the name to place (Principle C)

Names should have a clear connection to the local area. This connection might come from things like local plants and animals, early exploration or settlement, local geographic features, important events, or the cultural backgrounds of past and present communities.

Recognition of Traditional Owners

Key Theme Two: Recognition and Use of Traditional Owner Languages (Principle E)

Traditional Owner languages are encouraged when naming places. Any use of these languages must be agreed to by the relevant Registered Aboriginal Party or Traditional Owner group.

Promoting Gender Equality

Key Theme Three: Gender Equality (Principle G)

Council supports naming places after women and gender‑diverse people with the aim of creating inclusive places. Gender equality will be considered in all naming proposals.

Commemorative Names

Key Theme Four: Using Commemorative Names (Principle I)

Commemorative names must show that the person made a meaningful contribution to the community, such as achievements, volunteer work, or a strong local connection.Names will not be considered for people who are still alive, and the person must have been deceased for at least two years.Council will consult the deceased person’s family, and the proposal will not proceed if the family objects.