Ngana gili Plaza, Sydney

Pronounced nga-nah-gilly. Ng as in sing.

A suspended canopy created by renowned contemporary artist and Kudjla/Gangalu man Daniel Boyd defines the plaza at 180 George Street.

The proposed name for the space, Ngana gili, means 'black light' in the Sydney Aboriginal language.

It references astronomy and the movement of the sun and moonlight seen through the circles cut out of the artwork’s black canopy.

Daranggara Park, Camperdown

Pronounced durran-garrah.

Cabbage tree palms have inspired the name for a redesigned small park on Lyons Road.

Daranggara is the Sydney Aboriginal word for these hardy local trees planted in the park.

Wiriyagan Place, Alexandria

Pronounced wirr-ie-yay-gan.

Wiriyagan Place is a private road that connects Alexandra Canal depot with Bourke Road.

Wiriyagan is a Sydney Aboriginal language word for a low-growing fruit-bearing tree, either a banksia or melaleuca.

These are resilient plant species common in the local area.

Employees at the depot care for Country, which includes looking after these trees.

Have your say

We’re recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and heritage in public spaces.

These names are drawn from the Sydney Aboriginal words documented in Jakelin Troy’s book The Sydney Language.

We’re asking for your feedback on the new names.

You can provide feedback on the proposal by 5pm, Monday 11 August. Feedback will be reported to Council for consideration later this year.