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Consultation has concluded
Council has been advised that the NSW Government’s Geographical Names Board (GNB) is placing the renaming proposals for Coon Island to Pirrita Island and Coon Island Point to Miners Point on public exhibition from 18 October until 17 November 2021. Submissions relating to the proposal be directed to the GNB proposals page: https://proposals.gnb.nsw.gov.au/currentproposals. Ultimately, the decision rests with the NSW Government’s Geographical Names Board (GNB).
At its meeting on 26 July 2021, Council noted the stakeholder and community feedback on the naming of Coon Island and Coon Island Point. Council also agreed to submit a Place Name Proposal to the Geographical Names Board to rename Coon Island to Pirrita Island and rename Coon Island Point to Miners Point.
Council is planning to undertake improvement works around Coon Island and Coon Island Point in 2021-2022. As we plan for these improvements it is appropriate that we also consider community sentiment around the name given it is considered offensive by parts of our community.
Council has been advised that the NSW Government’s Geographical Names Board (GNB) is placing the renaming proposals for Coon Island to Pirrita Island and Coon Island Point to Miners Point on public exhibition from 18 October until 17 November 2021. Submissions relating to the proposal be directed to the GNB proposals page: https://proposals.gnb.nsw.gov.au/currentproposals. Ultimately, the decision rests with the NSW Government’s Geographical Names Board (GNB).
At its meeting on 26 July 2021, Council noted the stakeholder and community feedback on the naming of Coon Island and Coon Island Point. Council also agreed to submit a Place Name Proposal to the Geographical Names Board to rename Coon Island to Pirrita Island and rename Coon Island Point to Miners Point.
Council is planning to undertake improvement works around Coon Island and Coon Island Point in 2021-2022. As we plan for these improvements it is appropriate that we also consider community sentiment around the name given it is considered offensive by parts of our community.
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Photos
Roach family on verandah of weekender, No 28 Coon Island, 1920s. From Left Hector Ross, Hazel Ross, Arthur Roach, Rose Roach, Mr Rooke, and two members of the Rooke family.
Ruth Holmes, Shirley Holmes and Joan Holmes May 1941 at Coon Island.
Aerial view of Coon Island around 1962
In a map sketched by W.Proctor in 1841, with extensive notes by the Reverend W.B. Clarke the area is given the name ‘Keep Clear Pt’
March and April 2021 - Council staff met with key stakeholders
Coon Island and Coon Island Point has finished this stage
Council staff held meetings with Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council, Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre, members of the Heaney family, Awabakal Descendants Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Awabakal Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the NSW Geographical Names Board and other community groups and stakeholders.
26 April 2021 - Council adopted a General Business item for 2007 research reference to the naming of Coon Island
Coon Island and Coon Island Point has finished this stage
May 2021 - opportunity for general community feedback
Coon Island and Coon Island Point has finished this stage
After 11 June 2021 - review community and stakeholder feedback
Coon Island and Coon Island Point has finished this stage
The findings from the community consultation period will be discussed with Bahtabah Local Aboriginal Land Council, Miromaa Aboriginal Language and Technology Centre, members of the Heaney family, Awabakal Descendants Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, Awabakal Traditional Owners Aboriginal Corporation, the NSW Geographical Names Board and other community groups and stakeholders.
26 July 2021 - Council meeting
Coon Island and Coon Island Point has finished this stage
Council will consider a report of the outcomes of the consultation and determine a way forward.
Coon Island and Coon Island Point is currently at this stage
on 26 July, Council noted the stakeholder and community feedback on the naming of Coon Island and Coon Island Point. Council also agreed to submit a Place Name Proposal to the Geographical Names Board to rename Coon Island to Pirrita Island and rename Coon Island Point to Miners Point.
