Your say on the proposed name Frog Lane

What we’re doing

The name Frog Lane recognises the green and golden bell frog (Litoria aurea), which was once widespread in the wetlands that covered the southern suburbs of Sydney.

Frog Lane has received pre-approval status with the Geographical Names Board. This means the proposed name complies with the board’s requirements for language use for road names and there are no duplication issues with this name.

This community consultation is the first step in officially naming the lane.

How you can give feedback

Consultation closes at 5pm on Monday 7 April 2025.

1. Complete our survey

   You’ll need to log in with a City of Sydney account to complete the survey. If you don’t have an account, it’s easy to create one.

2. Email or post your feedback

   You can give your feedback by email to [email protected] or post to:

   Gareth Jenkins
   Senior Community Engagement Coordinator
   City of Sydney
   456 Kent Street
   Sydney NSW 2000

Frog Lane – historical justification

The landscape of today’s suburbs of Waterloo, Alexandria and Zetland was originally dominated by a vast sand dune system covered by heath, low scrub, creeks and freshwater wetlands.

Many Sydney frog species have declined or disappeared along with their wetland habitats, due to urban development, introduced predator and deadly diseases. The green and golden bell frog was common and widespread across Sydney, but it has largely disappeared across its entire range, and only a few populations now survive.

Remnant populations of green and golden bell frogs can occupy highly disturbed artificial sites, such as deserted industrial sites, brick pits and quarry sites. Until recently, a small population of green and golden bell frogs lived and bred in a backyard swimming pool in Rosebery. They have now gone, but other small populations may still be hiding in and around the area. The City of Sydney has created frog habitat in Kimberley Grove Reserve for the green and golden bell frog and other species.

Frogs can be hard to see, but they can be heard calling from reeds and other vegetation, especially after rain. The green and golden bell frog makes a low pitched ‘bworrrkk... bbworrrkk’ call.

Green and golden bell frogs have smooth skin with bright green backs and varying sized golden blotches. A gold line runs from the snout over the eye to the hind leg. The groin and backs of the thighs are bright turquoise to blue green.