Proposal to name a lagoon as Railway Lagoon within the Ipswich City Council area
In accordance with the Place Names Act 1994, notice is given that the Minister for Finance, Natural Resources and The Arts proposes to name a lagoon as Railway Lagoon within the Ipswich city council area.
Queensland place names plan QPN1195 (PDF, 336K)* shows the location of the places considered under the proposal.
The plan is also available for viewing at the following locations:
- Department of Environment and Resource Management Business Centre, Level 1, Tower Central, 114 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
- Division 10 Ipswich City Council Office, Shops 5 and 6 Rosewood Plaza, 20–22 John Street, Rosewood
- Ipswich City Council Service Centres, Administration Building, 45 Roderick Street, Ipswich and 143 Brisbane Street (top of the Ipswich Mall), Ipswich
- Lockyer Valley Regional Council, 9 Spicer Street, Laidley.
Submissions in writing, either in support of or against the proposal, may be sent to the Regional Services Director, South East Region, Ipswich Office, Department of Environment and Resource Management, PO Box 864, Ipswich Q 4305.
Submissions close 21 October 2011.
Enquiries about the proposal should be directed to Neal Fitzpatrick by telephone on (07) 3884 5335 or by email on neal.fitzpatrick@derm.qld.gov.au.
Background
DERM is currently considering a proposal to name an unnamed lagoon within the Ipswich City Council.
The proposed Railway Lagoon is located adjacent to Grandchester Park within the Grandchester township. The feature has permanent water and is approximately 200 metres in length.
An internet search has revealed the Grandchester State School site, reporting that explorer Allan Cunningham camped beside what is known locally as ‘Railway Lagoon’, whilst searching for the source of the Brisbane River in 1829.
An historical map search within the department has revealed that the lagoon was in existence in 1891 and clearly shown in Portion 20, Parish of Alford.
The name Railway Lagoon probably originates from its close proximity to the Grandchester Railway Station on the Main Line Railway. Grandchester Station is located only 300 metres north of the lagoon and the adjoining Grandchester Park was formally Railway Reserve.
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Last reviewed 13 March 2012
Last updated 16 August 2011