Update: Should we rename the Kemp Street Sports Complex?

We are considering renaming the Kemp Street Sport Complex to Terry Giddy Sports Complex.

Update

The consideration to rename the Kemp Street Sport Complex to Terry Giddy Sports Complex, is now on exhibition with the Geographical Names Board from 13 December 2024 to 27 January 2025. You can find this by going to the 'Geographical Names Board' webpage, then to 'Current Proposals'.

Background

In June 2024 previous Mayor Leo Hauville asked to permanently honour a late Kempsey local paralympic athlete, Mr Terrence "Terry" Giddy OAM. For more information on honouring Terry Giddy and the purpose of renaming the Kemp Street Sports Complex please read the attached document in the side panel of this page.

Objectives

At the August meeting, Council proposed renaming Kemp Street Sport Complex to Terry Giddy Sports Complex and to place the suggestion on Public Exhibition. If there is community support for the proposal, it will be lodged with the Geographical Names Board.

Considerations

When renaming the field, you may notice that the OAM title will be removed, the name will be Terry Giddy Sports Complex this is to ensure we comply with the policies of the Guidelines for the Geographical Names Board.

Next Steps 2024

Council has gained good community feedback on the proposal to rename the Kemp Street Sport Complex to Terry Giddy Sports Complex. The next exhibition period will sit with the Geographical Names Boards, we will then update the community once the board has made their decision.

Submissions

Submissions can also be emailed to ksc@kempsey.nsw.gov.au, handed into Customer Service or mailed to:

The General Manager
Kempsey Shire Council
PO Box 3078
West Kempsey NSW 2440

Your Say Macleay exhibition period closed on Friday 11 October 2024- Thank you to everyone who participated and took the time to give feedback.