FAQs
What does the proposal include?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development is considering a proposal to name an unnamed mountain Mount David, as shown on the Proposal Plan QPN1439.
Where did the place name suggestion come from?
The name Mount David has been used informally within the region for more than 100 years and is widely recognised by residents, landholders, and emergency service personnel. As a prominent and commonly referenced landmark, it plays an important role in emergency response and location identification. However, the name has never been formally recognised for the feature and does not appear on topographic mapping. The proposal seeks to address this inconsistency by formally recognising the long-established name.
Where is the name derived from?
Mount David is derived from David Lahey, part of the Lahey family who settled in Canungra in the 1800’s. David Lahey was part of his family’s saw and planing mill business, who established a mill within the township of Canungra. David and his family contributed to the local economy by employing from the local workforce, building housing and delivering infrastructure improvements to Canungra and the wider community.
How are places named?
The Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development considers suggestions from a variety of sources, carefully evaluating each one in accordance with the provisions of the Place Names Act 1994.
Learn more through this step-by-step guide.
Why should I get involved?
Your feedback helps the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development to ensure that any change will reflect the expectation of interested parties. The Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Minister for Manufacturing and Minister for Regional and Rural Development will consider all submissions when making their final decision on the proposal.
Who can I contact if I want to discuss further?
Please contact the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development via email at QldPlaceNames@nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au
Alternatively, call 13 QGOV (13 74 68) or visit nrmmrrd.qld.gov.au for more information.