Have Your Say: Proposed Renaming of Jacquelyn Court Park, Oakey
Council has received a request to rename Jacquelyn Court Park in Clive Street, Oakey to Geoff Dickins Park.
In accordance with Council’s adopted 7.21 Naming/Renaming of Parks and Park Infrastructure Policy, all renaming requests are subject to a formal assessment process.
As part of this process, we’re inviting community feedback on the proposed renaming from Monday 23 February 2026 to Friday 27 March 2026.
The story behind the proposed name
Geoff Dickins, born in 1918, lived in the Oakey district for 70 years and made a significant contribution to the local community.
He served on the Oakey Show Committee from 1985 to 1994 and as a Jondaryan Shire Councillor from 1984 to 1997. He was involved with the Jondaryan Woolshed Association and Oakey Landcare Group, contributing to the beautification of Oakey Creek and Clean Up Australia campaigns.
A founding supporter of the Oakey Anzac National Fitness Club in the early 1950s, Mr Dickins remained involved for nearly 40 years and was the only founding member to do so throughout its operation.
He received multiple honours, including the Premier’s Award for Seniors, Lions Club Award, and RSL Australia Remembers.
Mr Dickins is remembered for his long-standing dedication to community service and local civic life in Oakey.
Have your say
Provide your feedback on the proposed name by Friday 27 March 2026 by:
- completing an online form
- emailing yoursay@tr.qld.com.au
- writing to Toowoomba Regional Council, PO Box 3021, Toowoomba Qld 4350.
All feedback will be considered by Council before a final decision is made.
We’ll share all updates here, including Council’s final decision, which will be made by Council in a formal report to Council.
To ask a question or find out more, please contact Council’s Stakeholder Engagement team on 131 872 or yoursay@tr.qld.com.au.
