City of Parramatta Council is inviting the community to help it name a brand new park on the Parramatta River foreshore at Wentworth Point.
Council has pre-screened the park names (to ensure they meet the NSW Geographical Names Board guidelines) to two options – Bula badhu Park and Sanctuary Park.
- Bula badhu Park (pronounced BOO-la BA-doo) means ‘Two Waters’ in Dharug, the First Nations language spoken by Traditional Owners, the Baramadagal people. It represents the estuary environment, where two waterways meet and mix in the Parramatta River and is a place of significance to the Baramadagal and the broader Dharug community. Council consulted with Traditional Owners, including Baramadagal Elders, to present this researched option, Council said in a statement.
- Sanctuary Park The name ‘Sanctuary’ evokes a sense of refuge, peace and protection. It suggests a space where individuals and nature alike can find solace and thrive and is a haven within the urban environment of Wentworth Point.
How to have your say
Visit Participate Parramatta here to learn more and fill in the online survey. Please note, the foreshore park is yet to be constructed.