WILMOT Road Primary School grade 5 and 6 students were all smiles last week when Greater Shepparton City Council approved the installation of directional signage for ‘The Flats’ after the students presented the idea to councillors in June this year.
The directional signage has been placed at the intersection at the entrance of KidsTown and the Peter Ross Edwards Causeway and further directional signage will be installed in the near future at the KidsTown site.
A Greater Shepparton City Council spokesperson said, “The grade 5 and 6 students recognised that this area has very high importance to the history and cultural heritage of the Yorta Yorta Nation. As a sign of respect and to further increase the general public knowledge of this place, students believe that extra signage will identify this area to local residents and visitors to Greater Shepparton.
“The Flats became home to many Aboriginal people after the Cummeragunja Walk Off that occurred in 1939. The Flats has cultural and historical significance and in 2013 interpretive signage was placed on site following extensive consultation with Yorta Yorta Nation family members.
“During their presentation to council, students indicated the lack of on road directional signage was a lost opportunity to acknowledge and promote the significant site of The Flats.
“This was a wonderful joint project where students were also given an insight into our democratic political system, learning how local government works and the processes involved to achieve great outcomes for the community.”
