We are seeking to understand the level of local support for a community proposal to create a new suburb for the Fort Largs development area in Taperoo.

This community proposal involves dividing the existing suburb of Taperoo into two suburbs by:

• Subtracting the area bounded by Lady Gowrie Drive, Strathfield Terrace, Military Road and the southern edge of Roy Marten Park from the existing suburb of Taperoo
• Creating a new suburb from this area called Fort Largs

Find out more on this page including details of the proposal, maps and background then login or register with Participate PAE to share your thoughts in the survey below.

In May 2025, a group of community members presented a petition and deputation at the Council meeting requesting Council to consider changing the name of the Fort Largs development portion of Taperoo to Fort Largs.

Description of proposed changes;

• Subtracting the area bounded by Lady Gowrie Drive, Strathfield Terrace, Military Road and the southern edge of Roy Marten Park from the existing suburb of Taperoo
• Creating a new suburb from this area called Fort Largs

At this stage, to assist the Elected Members in their decision-making process, we’re seeking to understand the level of local support for this proposal. If Council endorses the proposal, our next step will be to put it to the Office of the Surveyor-General, who will ultimately determine whether the changes will go ahead.

You can view the Council meeting minutes, report and agenda on the Proposal to Rename the Fort Largs Development in Taperoo below. See items 5.2 & 14.2.3

• 13th May 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting Agenda
• 13th May 2025 Ordinary Council Meeting Minutes