FAIRLIGHT Lookout might be getting a new name. A proposal has been submitted to Northern Beaches Council to have the park east of Fairlight Beach renamed in honour of former Mayor Jean Hay AM.

Having served three Mayoral terms for Manly Council, from 1999 to 2004, then from 2008 to 2016, Mrs Hay AM is the longest serving Mayor of Manly Council.

‘A lifelong resident of Manly, Jean Hay AM has made an enormous contribution to Manly and our community and so in recognition of her efforts this beautiful location has been chosen to commemorate her,’ says Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins.

Her achievements include re-establishing the Manly District Support Committee and the Seaforth TAFE site, improving Manly oceanfront walkways, Manly Pathway of Olympians and Paralympians, establishing the Bear Cottage, and upgrading the Manly Andrew Boy Charlton Aquatic Centre, among others.

‘She has been awarded several accolades over her lifetime including the Member of the Order of Australia and the Centenary Medal for services to the community through local government, community action and sporting groups, and fundraising for welfare and health education programmes,’ says Mayor Heins.

Community members are able to comment on the proposal via Council’s website. If the proposal should go through, Council is set to upgrade the existing picnic area, installing a sign acknowledging Mrs Jean Hay Am’s community contributions.