A new name for the new $39 million railway station being built to replace Dunmore station could be one step closer with the Geographical Names Board agreeing to put the name Shellharbour Junction out for public comment.
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Earlier this year the GNB ruled out both the former Labor government’s preferred name Flinders and the current government’s choice of Shell Cove as options because the new station, due to be completed by the end of the year, was not within the boundaries of either suburb and is officially located at Dunmore.
This week the GNB met to consider the name, which has been submitted by Transport for NSW, Shellharbour Junction.
Transport for NSW said the new station is envisaged not only to be a railway station but also a transport hub for the entire Shellharbour community.
The public consultation period is scheduled to begin on July 18 and will continue until Monday August 18.
“It is important that the board is aware of the community’s views when considering the proposed names,” said Des Mooney, chair of the Geographical Names Board.
“We encourage the community to comment on the proposal before the board considers adopting the Transport for NSW proposal.”
Details of the proposal can be viewed and submissions lodged on the GNB’s web site at www.gnb.nsw.gov.au from July 18.
Written submissions should be addressed to the Secretary, Geographical Names Board, 346 Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW, 2795.
The Geographical Names Board administers place names within the state.
It investigates and determines the form, spelling, meaning, pronunciation, origin and history of any geographical name and determines the application of each name with regard to position, extent or other reference.
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