Engagement summary

The memorial gardens were identified in the Plan of Management adopted by the Minister of Lands in 2013. The proposed gardens will be located at the eastern side of the cemetery. These gardens will include new memorial positions, paths, sculpture and associated landscaping.

To understand the community’s level of support for this proposal community engagement was undertaken from 4 May until 3 June.

Total engaged: 176 stakeholders and local residents

Total responses: Eight

Responses showed interest in the project in relation to the design with 75% of the comments seeking clarification on design elements.

The balance of comments (25%) raised comment regarding vehicle traffic – which is outside the scope of the project – and the protection of existing monuments while work was underway.

Full details are available in the Engagement Report located in our document library.