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Make your mark and name your twin tunnels!

Victorians, here’s your chance to leave a lasting legacy in Victoria!

The countdown begins as we look to open the new tunnels by the end of 2025, providing a much-needed alternative to the West Gate Bridge for drivers.

We’re seeking suggested names for each of the tunnels inspired by local landmarks, past icons of the western suburbs, or cultural connections. The tunnels are in Yarraville in Melbourne's inner west, taking drivers between the West Gate Freeway and the Maribyrnong River.

All suggestions will be reviewed by a selection committee, before the names are revealed later this year.

As thanks for suggesting an eligible name, you'll go into the draw to win a $500 Shell Gift Card. The winners will also have the opportunity to nominate a community organisation or charity for a $2,500 donation.

Enter now

Submit your name ideas by 11.59pm, 31 March 2025.

The rules

  • One entry per person (you can suggest a name for each tunnel in the same entry).
  • Names suggested must comply with the Geographic Names Victoria criteria listed below.

Names entered:

  • Must be relevant to the local area and community and not be used for another feature in Victoria;
  • Must not be discriminatory;
  • Must avoid using names of living people (deceased for longer than 5 years);
  • Must avoid commercial and/or business names;
  • Must be written in English or recognised format of an Aboriginal language;
  • Should be easy to pronounce, spell and write and must not exceed three words;
  • Must avoid using directions in names i.e. north, south, east and west; and
  • Must only use the surname of a person who is being commemorated and initials should not be used.

Your suggested name(s) must:

  • explain in 250 words or less why you chose the name(s) and how it’s/they're important to Victoria

All entrants must agree to the Terms and Conditions.

Female name submissions are encouraged to reflect the Victorian Government’s commitment to ensure 70 per cent of all new commemorative place names are named after women as part of its Gender Equality Strategy and Action Plan 2023–2027.