This engagement project has closed and is currently under review.
Background
The Tonkin Highway extension will intersect Hopkinson Road, Scott Road and Sparkman Road at several locations. These roads are currently the sole means of vehicular access for several properties in Oakford, Cardup and Mundijong. Therefore, portions of these roads, as severed by the Tonkin Highway project, will still need to be retained (and thus renamed), in order to maintain local connectivity and access for properties.
In total, five new road extents will require new road names. This proposal specifically seeks the following:
• To retain the name Hopkinson Road,Continue reading
This engagement project has closed and is currently under review.
Background
The Tonkin Highway extension will intersect Hopkinson Road, Scott Road and Sparkman Road at several locations. These roads are currently the sole means of vehicular access for several properties in Oakford, Cardup and Mundijong. Therefore, portions of these roads, as severed by the Tonkin Highway project, will still need to be retained (and thus renamed), in order to maintain local connectivity and access for properties.
In total, five new road extents will require new road names. This proposal specifically seeks the following:
• To retain the name Hopkinson Road, north of Thomas Road.
• To rename three sections of existing Hopkinson Road to Timbrel Road, Jeffrey Road and Ripple Road.
• To retain the name Scott Road, east of the future Tonkin Highway.
• To rename the western portion of Scott Road to Sundial Road.
• To rename the western portion of Sparkman Road to Locomotive Road.
• To retain the name Sparkman Road, east of the future Tonkin Highway.
• Three alternative names are also presented to Council for endorsement.
The proposed road names are consistent with the rural and heritage themes of the Shire.
Your feedback on the proposal is welcomed. Following, a report will be presented to Council to endorse the proposal and then sent to Landgate’s Geographic Naming Committee for final approval.
Where can I view the information?
The documents setting out and explaining the proposed road naming application are available to view under the "Documents" section of this page.
How can I comment?
Submissions on the proposal may be lodged by one of the following ways:
• Email your feedback to info@sjshire.wa.gov.au stating the following reference number: PA24/241
• A written submission, submitted by mail or in person to 6 Paterson Street, Mundijong, including the reference number: PA24/241
• Completing an online form below.
Submissions close 5pm, Friday, 2 August 2024
How can I find out more information?
The assessing teams contact details can be found on the right of this page. You can also contact the Shire's Administration Centre on 9526 1111.
