More than 20 participants took part in a walk around the Wangaratta CBD to visit its unnamed laneways, as part of an event facilitated by the Wangaratta Historical Society and led by surveyors Rob Steel and Greg Thompson.

The lane walk on Saturday, 16 August began with a brief introduction and explanation of the importance of naming laneways, both historically, and for the purpose of identifying precise locations for emergency services.

The Wangaratta Historical Society is currently collating ideas for naming the unnamed laneways in Wangaratta, taking in to account the historic use of the surrounding land, housing, businesses and people, to ensure a connection with the past is maintained for future generations.

Once finalised, a submission will be made to the Rural City of Wangaratta for consideration.

The Wangaratta Historical Society urges interested members of the community to become involved and either make submissions via the Rural City of Wangaratta website, or by making contact with the Wangaratta Historical Society via email at info@wangarattahistoricalsociety.org.au.