FAQs

Located at Corner Turf and Oliver Street, Grafton.

Currently under redevelopment, once complete the Centre will include:

• a 50-metre outdoor competition pool with grandstand seating to support regional events
• an indoor 25-metre pool to FINA standards
• an indoor program and leisure pool to support learn to swim classes
• an outdoor zero depth, accessible splash pad for everyone to enjoy.

More information is available on the project page on Council’s website.

A good place name should:

1. be clear and unambiguous
2. be appropriate to the area’s physical, historical or cultural character (including First Nation’s)
3. reflect the relationship between people and that place
4. form the basis for communication and addressing
5. assist in navigation for the public and critical services (e.g. emergency services)
6. contribute to the reputation of the region where it exists
7. be consistent with other places of similar use

The Geographic Names Board (GNB) provides a guide for naming of places. 

Process overview: 

1. Identify a suitable name 

2. Submit the proposed name to the GNB

3. Proposal is reviewed against the NSW Place Name Policy 

4. The GNB will consider the proposal and if approved it will be advertised for public comment 

5. If no objections are received, the name becomes official

6. If objections are received, they will be forwarded to the government authority for consideration and comment 

7. All submissions received will be reviewed by the GNB and the proposal will be reconsidered 

8. If endorsed, a report outlining the proposal and submissions received is prepared for the NSW Government 

9. If approved by the NSW Government the name becomes official.