The City is a Naming Authority for places that they own or manage. Naming of all roads, features and localities in Victorian need to follow the statutory requirements of the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria.

Registering place names is essential to identify locations for managing emergencies and delivering goods and services in Victoria.

The City is undertaking this process to officially name a 150 metre section of land at 29 Weeroona Avenue North Bendigo. This is the area alongside the Bendigo Creek between Kings Bridge and the Vic Track railway bridge.

The City is inviting the community to comment on the proposed name. The proposed name of the site is Djimbayang Lar Natural Reserve.

The City and Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (trading as DJAARA) recently partnered to improve this section of the Bendigo Creek. The works have significantly improved the condition of this part of the creek. It includes a rock crossing, revegetation using native indigenous plants and new park furniture.

The project was funded by the Victorian Government and City of Greater Bendigo. These works are part of the Reimagining Bendigo Creek initiative.

Make sure objections to the Naming Proposal comply with the principles and process outlined in the Official Naming Rules for Places in Victoria 2022. An objection is not valid if it is non compliant with the principles and process of the Naming Rules.

Submissions are open from Monday October 13, 2025 to Monday November 17, 2025.