Have your say on place names in Wollondilly LGA
The Geographical Names Board (GNB) is seeking feedback on a proposal to name two reserves in the Wollondilly Local Government Area (LGA) as Norman Dent Reserve and Trevor Thompson Park.
Norman Dent Reserve is located at 1 Wood Street, Picton. The proposed name seeks to commemorate the late Norman Dent (10/01/1948- 11/11/2023) for his significant contribution to the Wollondilly Shire.
Norman joined the NSW Fire Brigade on 15 September 1965 and served the Wollondilly community as a volunteer Ambulance Officer and Wollondilly Bush Fire Brigade firefighter. He was a firefighter with Fire and Rescue NSW until his retirement in 2014 at the rank of Captain of the Picton Fire Station 421.
Norman was a life member and ex-captain of Picton Rural Fire Brigade and a founding member of the Wollondilly Rural Fire Service Remote Area Firefighting Team. He also served for many years as a community representative on Council’s Floodplain Risk Management Committee.
Trevor Thompson Park is located on 6B Ibbotson Street, Tahmoor. The proposed name seeks to commemorate the late Trevor Thompson (9/02/1972 – 23/09/2023) and honour his legacy of courage and selfless service to the Wollondilly community.
Trevor served in the Rural Fire Service for 34 years across Tahmoor and Thirlmere, holding key roles including Group Officer for eight years, Fire Investigator for 16 years, and Captain of Tahmoor Rural Fire Brigade for five years. He was an honoured Life Member and mentored junior investigators.
Trevor's impact on his community went beyond the boundaries of Wollondilly. He played a crucial role in major disasters including the 2019/2020 Green Wattle fire, the 2016 flooding in Picton, and Victoria’s Black Saturday fires in 2009, earning a National Emergency Medal.
GNB is seeking feedback to gauge community sentiment for the proposed names. Suggestions for alternative names is not being sought at this time.
Details of the proposal can be viewed and submissions lodged via the Geographical Names Board’s webpage: https://www.nsw.gov.au/departments-and-agencies/geographical-names-board.
Alternatively, written submissions can be mailed to the Secretary, Geographical Names Board, 346 Panorama Ave, Bathurst, NSW 2795.
The closing date for submissions is 13 July 2025.
Quotes to be attributed to NSW Surveyor-General Narelle Underwood:
"Place names are a powerful way to preserve our cultural heritage by honouring individuals whose contributions have shaped our communities.
“The GNB is seeking feedback on two proposals that seek to commemorate individuals whose dedication and service has made a lasting impact.
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