Lake Macquarie Council seeking feedback on the community’s sentiment regarding the name of Coon Island and Coon Island Point.
As we consider improvements to the site, proposed to start in 2021-22, it is appropriate that we consider community sentiment around the name given it is considered offensive by parts of our community. Origins of the name of the island and island point can be found at https://lm.city/3oaHmpM
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