The community rejoiced when it was announced that a future road in the new Bundaberg Hospital precinct will be named after local nurse and Vietnam War veteran Carolyn Kennedy.
The Royal Australia Air Force (RAAF) insignia will be incorporate on the future Carolyn Kennedy Drive street sign as part of Bundaberg Regional Council’s Streets of Remembrance program.
Carolyn was nominated for Council’s program by the Bundaberg Women’s Veterans Group in recognition of her military service.
Comments flooded in to celebrate the announcement:
- Wonderful tribute to Carolyn Kennedy
- Congratulations Carolyn on a well deserved recognition for your service to the Bundaberg community.
- Perfect legacy to an amazing career – Bundaberg will always carry CK in our nursing heart. Well done, Carolyn.
- Lovely acknowledgment to you Carolyn. You have certainly deserved this honour.
Construction of Carolyn Kennedy Drive is currently in progress on the site for the new Bundaberg Hospital in Thabeban.
Know someone who could be nominated for a future street naming?
Find out more about the Streets of Remembrance Program and how to nominate by visiting Council’s website.
