Following a period of community consultation in September/October, the open space in Whirrakee Rise will be renamed Cyril and Myra Martin Reserve – following ratification by Councillors at an Ordinary Meeting of Council last night (28/11).
In accordance with section 10 of the Geographic Place Names Act 1998 and the Central Goldfields Council Place Naming Policy, the renaming will honour the achievements of Myra Martin (BEM, OAM) and Cyril Martin.
The highly respected couple made substantial contributions to Maryborough, instrumental in the construction of buildings and many other charities and community supports through their fundraising efforts, committee memberships and volunteer work.
Central Goldfields Shire Maryborough Ward Councillor Geoff Lovett said it was pleasing to see the wide-ranging efforts of the couple recognised in such a significant way.
“This is due recognition for one of Maryborough’s most respected families.
“Both of Cyril’s businesses helped Maryborough’s post-war recovery and reconstruction. Mrs Martin was a tireless community worker – for 50 years she trained debutants and their partners and for 30 years taught ballroom dancing to 404 students – I know this because I was one of them!
“It is most fitting that the couple be bestowed with the honour of having the open space at Whirrakee Rise named in their honour.”
The renaming follows a request in 2021 by developer Mr Mark Dellavedova to name what is now known as Calista Drive to Martin Drive.
The renaming was subsequently refused by the State Government due to the proximity of a duplicate name. The State Government was impressed by the submission of Council and suggested that the name be used for a geographic feature, such as a park or reserve.
On that basis it was proposed to name the open space in Whirrakee Rise as Cyril and Myra Martin Reserve.
