RSL Memorial Park Project
The Gympie RSL is delivering improvements at Memorial Park and Memorial Lane at Gympie. This will enhance two of the region’s most prominent war memories and heritage places to build the region’s capacity to recognise and reflect on our servicemen and women.
The project includes several improvements to Memorial Lane and parts of Memorial Park including:
- Relocation and upgrade of the Memorial Flame
- Decluttering the entry to Memorial Lane from Reef Street,
- Planting of trees and gardens at the entry
- Partial resurfacing between Reef Street and the Lane toilets
- Upgraded Reef Street crossing including new surfacing of crossing and footpath area
- Upgraded lighting and tree planting on Reef Street
- New entry sculptures at the Memorial Lane/ Reef Street intersection incorporating core values etched in Australian Defence Force service.
The landscape plans can be viewed here.
As part of the plans, the RSL has commissioned artist Remo Vallance to design and construct the Memorial Flame and Memorial Pillars. See the designs here.
These upgrades will rejuvenate and improve the Park’s memorial elements and enhance the region’s ability to host large-scale commemorative events such as ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day.
Works are expected to commence prior to Christmas.
Residents can provide feedback on the plans to Council’s Urban Design Branch by emailing urbandesign@gympie.qld.gov.au.
Read the media release here.
This project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts.
