Naming proposal: Bundeena Memorial Reserve Walkway

Acknowledgement of Country

Sutherland Shire Council acknowledges the Dharawal people as the Traditional Custodians of the land within Sutherland Shire. We value and celebrate Dharawal culture and language, and acknowledge the Dharawal people’s continuing connection to the land, the sea and the community. We pay respect to the Elders and their families, past, present and emerging, and through them, to all Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Cultural Disclaimer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers should be aware this website contains the name of a deceased person.

Consultation period: 18 September - 16 October 2025

In consultation with key stakeholders, the name ‘Les Bursill Walkway’ has been proposed for the Bundeena Memorial Reserve section of the Bundeena – Maianbar Heritage Walk in honour of the late Dharawal Elder Leslie (Les) William Bursill OAM.

Les Bursill was well known and respected within the local community for his work in promoting Aboriginal cultural heritage and the protection of the environment. He is remembered especially for his efforts in building understanding of Dharawal culture within the Sutherland Shire.

Find out more about Les Bursill here and see links to some of his published works here.

Have your say

You are invited to provide your feedback on the proposed name for a section of the walkway in Bundeena Memorial Reserve by 16 October 2025:

Online by taking the survey below
Email to IPPTeam@ssc.nsw.gov.au
In Writing to Infrastructure Planning Team, Sutherland Shire Council, Locked Bag 17, Sutherland 1499.

Next steps

Following community feedback on the proposed name for the section of the walkway at the reserve, Council will review and consider next steps. The Naming Proposal will go to Council for adoption and to formally name the walkway.