Update
In May 2024, Council considered advice and new information indicating that Council does not have authority to name the road that was the subject of this consultation as it is located on Crown Land. As a result, the decision of 17 October 2023 was revoked.
More information is available in the agenda and minutes of the Council meeting of 21 May 2024.
Consultation information
Between 28 August and 29 September 2023, Council is seeking feedback on its proposal to rename a portion of Transport Avenue, Netley.
The portion of Transport Avenue is located on the eastern side of the Adelaide Airport, and is primarily used to access surrounding commercial properties. The road is blocked to vehicular traffic at the western end.
The proposed renaming is in response to a request to Council by Adelaide Airport Limited. The request prompted further research into suitable alternative names that reflect local aviation history. The following 2 alternative names are under consideration:
Option 1: Young Avenue, Netley
Young Avenue would commemorate 21 years' service to Adelaide Airport Limited by its former Chief Financial Officer and Managing Director, Mark Young.
Option 2: Laxapana Avenue, Netley
Laxapana Avenue would commemorate Australian National Airways Douglas DC-4 Skymaster VH-INY ‘Laxapana’, the first scheduled airline flight into the new Adelaide Airport on 16 February 1955.
Provide your feedback in any of the following ways:
Online
Complete the online feedback form at the bottom of this page.
Prepare a written submission including your name and address, and email yoursay@wtcc.sa.gov.au with the subject heading 'Road renaming'.
Post
Prepare a written submission including your name and address, and post to:
'Road renaming'
City of West Torrens
165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive
Hilton, SA 5033
All responses must be received by 5pm Friday 29 September 2023.
