Brimbank council has approved the submission of Wominjeka Plaza as the proposed name for the new public space adjacent to the Vietnamese Museum Australia, which is currently under construction in Sunshine.
The submission comes after a community consultation process in which 64 per cent of respondents supported the proposed name.
Council said the plaza has been designed to be a bright and inviting public area that will pay tribute to the Traditional Owners while celebrating the diverse refugee and multicultural communities within Brimbank.
The name Wominjeka, meaning ‘welcome’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, was the name suggested by Wurundjeri Elders during the plaza design discussions.
Brimbank mayor Thuy Dang said it’s encouraging to see the community support the naming of the new public plaza as Wominjeka Plaza.
“The plaza is intended to be a welcoming space for everyone, and I’m confident it will become a beloved community gathering spot, helping to bring life to the area and providing a boost to local businesses nearby.
“Council will now submit the name to Geographic Names Victoria, and we look forward to its approval.”
Construction of the plaza is planned to take place in late 2025 and 2026.
Council said it is currently advocating to the federal and state governments for funding for the cultural plaza project.
