Brimbank residents are being encouraged to have their say on the proposed name for a new public plaza in Sunshine.
Council is collaborating with the Vietnamese Museum Australia to develop a new museum, plaza, and car park at 119 Durham Road, Sunshine.
It is proposed that the plaza will be known as ‘Wominjeka Plaza’.
Wominjeka, meaning ‘welcome’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people, was the name recommended to council by Wurundjeri Elders during consultation on the plaza design.
Council is now seeking public comment on the proposed name, in line with its place naming policy and the Geographic Place Names Act 1998.
Council said the plaza will serve as a forecourt to the museum and will be a destination in its own right and will be a welcoming public space for everyone to enjoy, honouring the Traditional Owners and celebrating all refugee and multicultural communities in Brimbank.
The plaza has been designed to be a safe and well-lit public space, with seating, garden beds and integrated artistic design informed by a local Indigenous artist, according to council.
Construction of the plaza is planned to take place in 2025 and 2026.
Council is currently advocating to the federal and state governments for funding for the project.
Mayor Thuy Dang said, “I am sure it will become a popular community spot; help activate the area and also provide a boost for local businesses around the site”.
Residents have provide feedback on the name until June 15.
Details: yoursaybrimbank.vic.gov.au
