Northern Beaches Council is seeking community feedback on renaming two important community assets - the clubhouse at Lionel Watts Reserve and the lookout at South Curl Curl - after community leaders.

Recently, Council received a request to name the clubhouse at the eastern end of Lionel Watts Oval on Blackbutts Road Frenchs Forest The Eric Galloway Clubhouse after life member and a stalwart of Belrose Junior Rugby League Club.

Mr Galloway OAM’s contribution to both rugby league and cricket has seen him awarded a Centenary Medal and the Ray Stellar Award for the Club Person of the Year by NSW Rugby League.

The clubhouse is not currently formally named but is often referred to as the Belrose Junior Rugby League Clubhouse and used by Wakehurst Cricket Club, Frenchs Forest Horticultural and Agricultural Society and the Wakehurst Little Athletics. All support the naming proposal.

Mayor Regan said this was a fitting acknowledgement to a man who has contributed so much to the local sporting community.

“Everyone knows Eric and this is a lovely way to recognise everything he has done and achieved for rugby league and cricket over the years,” he said.

Council has also received a request to name the lookout above the South Curl Curl Rockpool on Carrington Parade, Curl Curl after Mr Brian Green who was the first Mayor of the former Warringah Council.

Mayor Regan said this was a testament to Mr Green’s service, commitment to the community and local government throughout his tenure within Warringah Council.

“Throughout his years with Warringah Council, Mr Green’s leadership and involvement was integral in the completion of many important community projects, and it’s fitting that his efforts are recognised.

“Among his other achievements, Mr Green was also awarded the Paul Harris Rotary International Fellow in 1995 and a 50-year long service award for service to the Australian Surf Lifesaving Association by Freshwater SLSC.

“The location which is proposed to be called the Brian Green Lookout, is fitting as Mr Green and his family lived in the immediate vicinity of Carrington Parade area for many years,” Mayor Regan said.

In accordance with the Geographical Names Board and Council’s Naming our Reserves, Facilities and Policy, both name changes are required to be exhibited for public comment. The comments will be collated and reported back to Council prior to approval given and the names being implemented.