The laneway adjacent to Alexander Street, Collaroy is currently unnamed and provides business access to the rear of properties from 1101-1119 Pittwater Road, Collaroy.

Between 23 February and 24 March 2024 we exhibited a proposal to name this laneway from Alexander Street (adj. No.1) to end, Hibiscus Lane, referencing the prominent Hibiscus growing nearby. We received 245 responses.

A significant number of respondents requested an alternate name, Wicks Lane, to recognise Wicks Surf Shop Collaroy, however, the Geographical Names Board (GNB) Place Naming Policy does not permit using a business name that is still in use.

We presented a report outlining the outcomes of engagement to Council at its meeting on Tuesday 13 August 2024, and Council resolved to name the laneway Hibiscus Lane.

• View the Council Minutes (Item 13.2, p.19).

Next steps

Staff will arrange signage for the laneway, and notify the Geographical Names Board of NSW.

At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 19 December 2023, it was resolved to exhibit a proposal to name this laneway from Alexander Street (adj. No.1) to end, Hibiscus Lane, referencing the prominent Hibiscus growing nearby.

View the Council Minutes here.

The naming proposal has been pre-approved by the Geographical Names Board (GNB) of NSW. It is being carried out in line with guidelines of both the GNB of NSW and Council’s Policy for the Naming of our Reserves, Facilities and Roads.

Notice of intention to name this laneway was provided in accordance with Section 162 of the Roads Act 1993 and Section 7 of the Roads Regulation 2018.