The Central Otago District
Council has been approached with a proposed name for the currently unnamed
walking track located between Lynn Lane (off Hall Road) and Schoolhouse Road in
Bannockburn.
The Campbell family proposed the
name "Campbell Lane" to commemorate Flight Lieutenant Colin Campbell,
who was lost in a raid over France during World War II.
He attended primary school in
Bannockburn and walked near this track with his schoolmate, James Lynn, who
also died in the war and has a nearby street named after him.
The family believes naming the
track after Colin Campbell would appropriately honour his legacy and the area’s
history. The track has existed for a number of years, and no alternative names
have been suggested during that time.
The request was supported by the
Cromwell Community Board at the 20 August 2024 meeting and it was agreed that
the proposal be put out for feedback
to ensure the name reflects the
community’s connection to this space. This can be done by emailing:
grounds.bookings@codc.govt.nz
by Friday 29 November.
Staff will recommend a name to
the Cromwell Community Board for decision after receiving and considering
feedback from the community.
Key to map:
- Outlined green: Reserve
- Red star: Lynn Lane
- Purple star: Schoolhouse Road
- Yellow star: Old Schoolhouse
