The Port Phillip Council has approved the naming of a walk along the Elwood canal after the much loved Crowded House drummer between Glen Huntly road and Wave Street.
The original suggestion of naming a walk or reserve after Paul prompted over 200 submissions in support for the walk from all over the world, not just in Melbourne, There were some letters and e-mails from as far as Europe offering their approval for the walk.
Mayor Darren Ray said Port Phillip council decided on one of the initial proposal and name a walk, rather than a reserve, after the musician: "As one submission pointed out, Paul Hester was anything but reserved. He was cheeky and witty . . . besides a walk also implies activity . . . something that Paul Hester enjoyed."
Paul had always been a strong presence in the area, for example the time he rode down the street in a cherry picker to oppose the Acland street redevelopment. Paul also featured on a fundraising CD called “Sounds Of St Kilda”, to raise funds for The Sacred Heart Mission. "There is no denying that many in Elwood loved Paul Hester and that Paul Hester loved Elwood" Mayor Ray said.
Neil Finn will perform at the ARIA’s this year in honour of his former band member whom he admitted to Melbourne audiences is never far from his mind. The decision to approve this walk has insured one thing that his friends, family and many fans can take comfort in, his legacy of laughter and enjoyment of life will live on in those that use the walk and remember him.
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