Ross Street, Torrensville proposed renaming

This consultation is now closed.

Between 4 March and 1 April 2024 Council sought feedback on a proposal to change the name of Ross Street in Torrensville to 'Ross Smith Road'. At the meeting of Tuesday 16 April 2024, Council decided against the renaming of Ross Street, Torrensville. The decision was reached after consideration of the feedback received during the consultation period.

If you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Team Leader Governance on (08) 8416 6333 or email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Between 4 March and 1 April 2024 Council is seeking feedback on a proposal to change the name of Ross Street in Torrensville to 'Ross Smith Road'.

Background

The proposed renaming was requested by a resident of Ross Street, Torrensville 5031 who has experienced significant and ongoing inconvenience due to confusion of their address with the same address at Ross Street, Thebarton 5031 approximately 1.8 kilometres away.

Ross Smith Road has been proposed as an alternative name in recognition that Ross Street, Torrensville was named after aviator Ross Smith who, along with his brother Keith, completed the first successful flight from England to Australia in 1919. The Vickers Vimy bomber they flew is now displayed at Adelaide Airport. Both brothers were knighted for their achievement. Sir Ross was born in Semaphore, while Sir Keith was born in North Adelaide.

While it is usual to avoid compound (two word) road names for ease of communication, memorability, and administrative simplicity, several two-word street names currently exist in West Torrens. The choice of 'Ross Smith Road' aims to resolve inconvenience associated with confusion with Ross Street, Thebarton, while retaining the historical origins of the original naming of Ross Street, Torrensville.

Provide your feedback on the proposed renaming in one of the following ways:

Online
Complete the online feedback form at the bottom of this page.

Email
Prepare a written submission including your name and address, and email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au with the subject heading 'Ross Street'.

Post
Prepare a written submission including your name and address, and post to:

'Ross Street renaming'

Att: Jade Ruzic
City of West Torrens
165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Hilton, SA 5033

All responses must be received by 5pm Monday 1 April 2024.

Additional information

Jade Ruzic, Senior Governance Officer on 8416 6333/ email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au.

Council’s use of personal information

Please note that the City of West Torrens is a public authority which is bound by the Local Government Act 1999, and other relevant legislation, to retain information and to make certain information publicly available. In some instances, this will require Council to publish personal information such as names and addresses of those whose information it holds. If you have any questions regarding the use of your personal information please contact Council on (08) 8416 6333.