What is proposed?

This proposal aims to recognise Ronda Alterator OAM for her outstanding contribution to the local community for over 42 years by naming the Reserve located at 3 Boondah Road, Warriewood the Ronda Alterator Reserve.

This Reserve includes four multi-use sports courts, a 1/3 basketball court, an outdoor workout area, undercover picnic table, public toilets, car park, drinking station, seating, lighting and gardens. It is well used by the community for organised sports training and games as well as being very popular for casual use.

The naming proposal is consistent with Council’s Policy for the Naming of our Reserves, Facilities and Roads.

Should the proposal be supported by the community and adopted by Council, we will lodge a proposal to Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) seeking formal approval to have the name officially assigned.

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Have your say

We invited you to view the proposed locations and vote on your preferred option from 12 September to 13 October 2024.

Comments have now closed and we are reviewing all feedback received.

Who is Ronda Alterator OAM?

Mrs Alterator was a dedicated and valued member of the Narrabeen Youth Club (NYC) for over 42 years, including nine years as the Director. She was honoured with NYC life membership to recognise her commitment and passion to the NYC. Her volunteering contributions to NYC Netball also included President, Vice President, Coach, Net Set Go Coordinator, Umpires Convener and being on the grading committee. Mrs Alterator also volunteered on various Manly Warringah Netball Association committees including grading, competition and coaching committees.

Mrs Alterator’s contributions were recognised with multiple awards, including an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) in the General Division on 26 January 2020 for ‘service to netball’. Mrs Alterator's community service was not just limited to Netball. She volunteered on various local P&Cs raising much needed funds for local schools as well as being involved in senior citizen programs. Mrs Alterator passed away on 10 April 2024 aged 82.

Project Background

Council considered Notice of Motion 18/2024 on 28 May 2024 and resolved (resolution 129/24) among other things to undertake all necessary actions to propose the hard courts on Boondah Road, Warrriewood be named the Ronda Alterator OAM Netball Courts in honour of her outstanding service to the community.

The Geographical Names Board of NSW (GNB) was consulted on the naming proposal and advised that their preference is to propose the naming of the Reserve after Mrs Alterator rather than the sports courts (a facility). The proposal to name the Reserve is supported by Narrabeen Youth Club (NYC) Netball and Mrs Alterator’s family.