Wollondilly Council is backing a proposal to name a new park at Appin Toggerai Park.
The new park is located along Appin Road and has the Georges River and the Dharawal National Park as boundaries.
Toggerai is the Dharawal name for the Georges River and its translation means “cold’’.
The park is currently under construction by the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure as part of the NSW Government’s parks for people program.
The site will be developed into a destination park featuring children’s play equipment, amenities, car parking, and picnic facilities.
Following the completion of the park’s construction, the site will be transferred to Wollondilly Council’s ownership.
The Geographical Names Board has consulted with a number of representatives from the Appin Historical Society, Dharawal representatives and Wollondilly Council, identifying Toggerai Park as an appropriate name to acknowledge the cultural significance of the area.
Wollondilly Council says its backing for the name is subject to support by the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council and relevant elders.
Council will now talk to the Land Council and local elders to confirm their support.
“This name acknowledges the Dharawal people and celebrates their connection to the land,’’ says Wollondilly Mayor Matt Gould.
“The Dharawal people are the original inhabitants and traditional custodians of Appin.
“Council is happy to support this name for the park once we have confirmation of support from the Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council and the relevant elders,” he said.
