Georges RIver Council will commence the process to officially rename the Western Grandstand at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium The Norm Provan Grandstand.
The proposal was framed in a Mayoral Minute presented by Georges River Council mayor, Kevin Greene at the October 25 council meeting and was unanimously supported by councillors.
It follows a petition launched by former Kogarah Councillor Lachlan McLean, who led the R2K - Return to Kogarah campaign to name the grandstand in honour of Norm Provan who passed away on October 13.
Cr Greene also revealed that there is a proposal by the Dragons to also commemorate the other St George Immortals Reg Gasnier, Johnny Raper and Graeme Langlands with statues to stand at each corner of the ground.
"While Norm Provan was a humble man who never chased accolades, I believe Georges RIver Council should honour his memory by starting the process to name the Western Grandstand at Netstrata Jubilee, The Norma Proven Grandstand," Councillor Greene said.
"Since Norm's passing I have been contacted by the Member for Kogarah Chris Minns, received correspondence from the former Kogarah Councillor Lachlan McLean, and phone calls from a number of local residents all requesting that council commemorate the Normal Provan legacy in this manner. I passionately believe this is appropriate," he said.
Mr McLean thanked Georges River Council for unanimously backing his campaign to name the grandstand at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium after the Immortal Norm Provan.
"The grandstand will be named after Mr Provan, pending approval by his family," Mr McLean said.
"St George fans and the Georges River community will be thrilled that Georges River Council recognises the significance of this issue," he said.
"It's appropriate that Kogarah's western grandstand be named after the most-admired Dragon of all, following Mr.Provan's passing on 13 October, 2021.
"Norm Provan's achievements for St George and rugby league will never be forgotten, including playing part in 10 of the club's 11 successive grand final victories, the latter five victories where he was captain-coach.
"I thank the several hundred StGeorge fans who supported my petition and especially Michael Murray who put forward the suggestion via social media.
"This great outcome is a win for our local community and adds to the permanence of St.George-Illawarra at the Dragons' spiritual home," he said.
