Background

The western side of the Port of Sale did have an official name, with the land being formally described as 10~7\PP3468. The area proposed for naming is pictured below and is accessed from Park Street Sale, south of the Park Street bridge.

The area includes:

  • The Port of Sale boat ramp
  • The shed for the Port of Sale Boat Club
  • Carpark and open space areas

This area has held events such as the Sale Music Festival in 2025 and the Rainbow Road Run Colour Run in 2024 as part of Parks Week. The Place Names Committee at Wellington Shire Council invited contributions for the naming of this area at the end of 2025.

The Place Names Committee has formally recommended to Council at the Council Meeting held on Tuesday 3 March that the land be named:

The Anchorage Reserve

Any objections must be sent via email to placenames@wellington.vic.gov.au in the 30-day period from when first advertised locally to be considered. Following this period if no objections are received then the name will be registered with Geographic Names Victoria.

Map showing the location of the western side of the Port of Sale.

Map showing the location of the western side of the Port of Sale. Vicmap SPI reference: 10~7\PP3468.

Please enter your name idea!

Please enter your naming proposal. Including details about the background of your idea and why you think it is suitable for this area.

9 November, 2025

danielpe28 says:

'NETHERLANDS RESERVE' reflecting the history of the area when my grandmother lived there it was known as The Netherlands

9 November, 2025

danielpe28 says:

'NETHERLANDS POINT' reflecting the history of that area which for many years was known as The Netherlands.

9 November, 2025

Daniel Parker-Estopp says:

'NETHERLANDS POINT' reflecting the history of that area which for many years was known as The Netherlands.

8 November, 2025

DaveHales says:

“The Anchorage” It’s simple easy to remember, and reflects on the existing Port of Sale and the History of the area.

8 November, 2025

Dave H says:

“The Anchorage” It’s simple easy to remember, and reflects on the existing Port of Sale and the History of the area.

8 November, 2025

Junior Bevill says:

Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its bobsled time! How about "Tallulah"?

7 November, 2025

Ting says:

I think it should be called the West Port Gardens as there is a nice garden and its in the western port of sale

7 November, 2025

Bronie Elson says:

Grainger Place, Park or Square after John Grainger who designed out historic Swing Bridge and the first of its kind in Victoria. Which was a

7 November, 2025

BB says:

Starboard side or Penican place

7 November, 2025

SED says:

The Anchorage A permanent point at which a wide range of activities may be hosted

6 November, 2025

POSBC says:

Park Street Precinct As the area starts at Park St it would be a suitable lead to the area

6 November, 2025

POSBC says:

Slipway