We are proposing to name the rotunda at Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt, the Rochelle Porteous Rotunda in recognition of the late Councillor Rochelle Porteous and her contribution to the Inner West community.
We are seeking your feedback on:
- The proposal to name the rotunda the Rochelle Porteous Rotunda.
- Any comments or feedback on the proposed naming.
Contact us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
| Name | Patrick Fitz-Hayes |
|---|---|
| Phone | 02 9392 5024 |
| parksplanning@innerwest.nsw.gov.au |
Project stages
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Timeline item 1 - active
Community consultation open
Let us know your thoughts on the renaming of the Pioneers Park Rotunda.
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Reviewing feedback and reporting
We are reviewing all feedback and will report back on what we heard.
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Decision by elected Council
Council will decide whether to endorse the renaming of the rotunda and the proposed plans.
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Rotunda is renamed
The Pioneers Park Rotunda is renamed 'Rochelle Porteous Rotunda.'
Council resolution
Next steps
We will consider all feedback gathered during the consultation and provide a summary of what we heard. At an upcoming Council meeting, Council will decide whether to move ahead with the proposed plans.
Letter to residents
Who is Rochelle Porteous?
Rochelle Porteous was a trailblazing local government representative, passionate community advocate, and former Mayor who dedicated more than 17 years to serving the Inner West. First elected as a Greens Councillor for Leichhardt Council in 2004, she served continuously through the 2016 council amalgamation until her retirement in late 2021.
Over her distinguished career, Rochelle served as the Mayor of Leichhardt Council on three occasions and achieved a historic milestone as the first female Mayor of the Inner West Council in 2021. She was widely respected for her fierce advocacy on behalf of vulnerable community members, particularly those experiencing homelessness or living with disabilities, as well as her relentless efforts to protect local environment spaces and strengthen grass-roots connections between Council and the community.
Proposed plans
The proposal includes:
- Naming the rotunda at Pioneers Memorial Park, Leichhardt, the Rochelle Porteous Rotunda.
- Installing a plaque recognising Councillor Porteous' contribution to the Inner West community.
- Retaining the rotunda's existing function as a community gathering place.
Have your say
You can provide feedback by:
- Completing the online survey below
- Attending an in-person pop up on Saturday 8 August 2026, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Emailing to parksplanning@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
- Posting to Inner West Council, Po Box 14, Petersham NSW 2029 co/Patrick Fitz-Hayes
- Calling us on 02 9392 5024
Other ways to provide feedback:
- Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5929.
- Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
- Voice relay call 1300 555 727
- TTY call 133 677
- SMS relay call 0423 677 767
Last day to provide feedback is 25 August 2026.
