City of Kalamunda is seeking community feedback on the draft Local Structure Plan for the Forrestfield North Residential Precinct. Photo: David Baylis
Camera IconCity of Kalamunda is seeking community feedback on the draft Local Structure Plan for the Forrestfield North Residential Precinct. Photo: David Baylis Credit: Supplied/Supplied

Chance to name a new suburb in the City of Kalamunda near the new train station

Sarah BrookesSouthern Gazette

BERKOCOMBE? Highfield? BurbieMcBurbface?

The community has been given a rare opportunity to name the new suburb around the Forrestfield Train Station in High Wycombe.

The new suburb is the area bounded by Berkshire Road, Roe Highway and Poison Gully Creek in Forrestfield and High Wycombe.

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The area, currently referred to as the Forrestfield North District Structure Plan precinct, is undergoing major changes, bringing growth and new opportunities to the area with plans for medium-high density residential housing, new roads, 20 hectares of public open space, primary school and a community hub.

With this new lease of life, the City of Kalamunda is seeking to establish a new name for the locality and wants to hear from the community.

The winner will receive a $500 prize.

To enter go to engage.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/namethesuburb

Submissions 17 October 17, 2018.