The process for the community to give Grafton’s second crossing over the Clarence River a name has begun with online submissions now open, Clarence Nationals MP Chris Gulaptis has announced.

“We’re asking the community and local stakeholders to suggest names, with Transport for NSW working with Clarence Valley Council to review submissions before selecting the preferred name.”

Transport for NSW will also consult with local Aboriginal groups as part of this process to ensure any Indigenous names selected have their support.

Submissions will be open until 5pm Wednesday, 30 September after which Transport for NSW will collate submissions and provide a report to council.

Council will then review all submissions and recommend a new bridge name to Transport for NSW for approval.

The community can make submissions by visiting https://yoursay.transport.nsw.gov.au/graftonbridgenaming.

The new name or names are expected to be announced by the end of the year.