Memorial Gardens To Undergo A Makeover

Griffith City Council’s Memorial Gardens Embellishment Committee have a new plan to refresh the gardens.

With $200,000 allocated for the project, the concept design includes new footpaths and new plantings that will enhance the beauty of the area and create a more enjoyable space for visitors to the park.

Councillors endorsed the Memorial Gardens Draft Landscape Concept Plan at the ordinary Council Meeting held on April 11.

The plan will now progress to inviting quotations to undertake the work. This is an exciting milestone for the committee, who have been working hard to come up with ideas to improve the space.

Chair of the Memorial Gardens Embellishment Committee, Councillor Luke Testoni is thrilled to see the project progress to this stage.

"We have been working on this plan for quite some time, and I am excited to see it come to fruition,” Councillor Testoni said.

We consulted the local RSL and other stakeholders and their input has been extremely useful.

"This is an important project for the community and we believe it will bring a great deal of joy and beauty to Memorial Gardens."

The new design for the Memorial Gardens was based on an informal meeting held at the Memorial Park Gardens on November 23, 2022, where the Committee discussed concepts with local landscaper Garry Moore.

Mr Moore's expertise and insights were invaluable to the Committee, and his input helped shape the final design.

The Memorial Gardens Embellishment Committee looks forward to sharing updates on the progress of the project and inviting the community to enjoy the new and improved gardens.

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• Public Works
• Gardening
• Local Council