Name the Edward St Residential Estate

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Consultation has concluded

Council is seeking feedback from the community to help us choose the name for the new residential estate coming soon to Edward Street.

This development will make much-needed residential blocks available to the northwest of Forbes CBD.

The proposed site will be located at the junction of Bogan Gate Road and Edward Street.

Map of Forbes CBD and surrounds showing the location of the new residential estate at the corner of Edward St and Bogan Gate Rd

Proposed Names

Council has considered the history and heritage of the area and determined two possible names for the new estate.

Name #1: Blackridge Estate

Black Ridge was the original name given to the goldfield area where current day Forbes town is located. “Blackridge” acknowledges Forbes’ unique history as a gold rush town and its heritage significance.

Name #2: Wheatfields Estate

Forbes’ local economy is based on a strong and diverse agricultural industry, in particular grain crops including cereals and legumes. “Wheatfields” recognises the importance of agriculture in the Forbes area and celebrates wheat and grains grown in our region.


How to choose your preferred name

Step 1: Complete the simple survey below to make your choice

Step 2: Share the link with your friends and family to make sure we get responses from as many community members as possible

Council is seeking feedback from the community to help us choose the name for the new residential estate coming soon to Edward Street.

This development will make much-needed residential blocks available to the northwest of Forbes CBD.

The proposed site will be located at the junction of Bogan Gate Road and Edward Street.

Map of Forbes CBD and surrounds showing the location of the new residential estate at the corner of Edward St and Bogan Gate Rd

Proposed Names

Council has considered the history and heritage of the area and determined two possible names for the new estate.

Name #1: Blackridge Estate

Black Ridge was the original name given to the goldfield area where current day Forbes town is located. “Blackridge” acknowledges Forbes’ unique history as a gold rush town and its heritage significance.

Name #2: Wheatfields Estate

Forbes’ local economy is based on a strong and diverse agricultural industry, in particular grain crops including cereals and legumes. “Wheatfields” recognises the importance of agriculture in the Forbes area and celebrates wheat and grains grown in our region.


How to choose your preferred name

Step 1: Complete the simple survey below to make your choice

Step 2: Share the link with your friends and family to make sure we get responses from as many community members as possible