Naming the former site of the Mount Gambier Hospital

The City of Mount Gambier wishes to thank all community members who provided a suggestion for the name of the former site of the Mount Gambier Hospital.

Council has reviewed your suggestions and the following 5 names have been shortlisted:

• Elizabeth Knight Reserve - Elizabeth Knight was a pioneer of Mount Gambier who served the community as a nurse and mid-wife for many decades. When she arrived in Mount Gambier in 1853, there were only seven inhabited places in the settlement. Elizabeth ran a private hospice from a residence in Herbert Street and was one of the first nurses at the Mount Gambier Hospital.
• Maruwangula Bupik - meaning Hospital Hill (‘take care of/look after' + hill) in Boandik Language
• Molly Ogden Park - Frances Mary Ogden (known as Molly Ogden), was Matron of the Mount Gambier Hospital during the 1950's and 1960's and was known as a dedicated staff member who was committed to her nursing profession.
• Nurses Park
• The Old Hospital Reserve

The City of Mount Gambier welcomes your vote on one preferred name from the shortlist before 4:00pm on 28 August 2015. The name receiving the most votes at this point will be presented to Council as the preferred option.

The Old Mount Gambier Hospital site commenced its transformation in October, 2013. The Laundry was preserved due to the distinctive barrel vaulted curved roof design and the panoramic view over the city.