Helena Abdou
Greenvale’s Normanby Drive reserve will be name after long-time resident Charlie Grech, who died last year.
Council approved the renaming request during a meeting on Monday, May 23.
The request was originally put to council by the Greenvale Residents Association and Mr Grech’s family in October 2021, with councillors deciding to consult the community about the proposal.
Councillor Chris Hollow said Mr Grech had lived in Greenvale for more than 50 years and was well respected.
Cr Joseph Haweil also supported the renaming.
“He has made significant contributions to the city as a former municipal councillor prior to the amalgamation and creation of Hume in Broadmeadows as well as through various organisations including rotary, but especially for Greenvale,” Cr Haweil said.
“Charlie Grech was involved in the original duplication efforts for Mickleham Road, the path that duplicated Somerton Road up until the freeway. He campaigned for the establishment of the Greenvale Secondary College which opened this year.
“His loss was certainly a very sad one … we hope that is a fitting tribute to him.”
Greenvale Residents’ Association president Tamara Nolan said Mr Grech was always involved and engaged with residents and members of council about local issues impacting the community.
“Charlie was passionate and driven to bring about positive change and improvements for us all,” she said.
“We are extremely proud of Charlie and his achievements and would dearly love to remember and honour his significant contribution to the local community through the renaming Normanby Drive park to the Charlie Grech Reserve.”
