Place Naming Proposal - Inlet Pond at Ballam Park

Background

Ballam Park is located along Cranbourne Road, adjacent to Karingal Hub shopping complex. A bio-retention system and ornamental lake have been constructed at Ballam Park to reduce storm water contamination in Port Phillip Bay and provide a range of new experiences for visitors. The bio-retention system includes an inlet pond (untreated water), raingarden (treatment section), and a lake (treated water) which uses plants, water circulation and aeration to naturally treat storm water before it reaches the ocean.

Proposal

It is proposed to formally name the inlet pond and the ornamental lake at Ballam Park.

Council are a naming authority and at its Meeting on 24 June 2024 endorsed to seek feedback on the:

1. Proposed formal naming of the new ornamental lake at Ballam Park to be called Ballam Lake; and
2. Proposed formal naming of the new inlet pond at Ballam Park to be called Liardet Pond.

The name “Liardet” is intended to honour and recognise the Liardet family who built and established the Ballam Park Homestead in 1855. As this is a commemorative name, the formal naming is subject to the approvals in the Naming Rules for Places in Victoria,

Feedback

Submit your feedback via the online form Place Naming Feedback - Frankston City Council.

Maps

Maps of Ballam Park showing the location of the inlet pond and ornamental lake.