Amid a difference of opinion about spelling and pronunciation, Brisbane city’s new Cross River Rail station will not be named Meanjin when it opens.
Consultation has also shown support for changing the name of Central Station to Anzac Square station.
The state government asked the public to vote on a potential new name, with four options: Albert Street, Brisbane City, City Botanic Gardens and Frog’s Hollow.
“Until such time as this can be clarified, the government feels it would be inappropriate to take the idea forward,” the government said in a statement on Monday.“Recognising this sensitivity, the station name will be left as Albert Street for now.”Transport Minister Bart Mellish said it was important not to rush any decision “until we have clarity around the spelling”.Defence force veterans have been consulted on the proposal, but further discussion was needed, Mellish said.
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