WE SAVED ANZAC PARK - Thank You ANDREW FRASER MP Mt Coot-tha

ANDREW FRASER campaign flyer 2012

Andrew Fraser MP, State Member for Mt Coot-tha, Speaks Out for the Constituents and Anzac Park... http://saveanzacpark.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/andrew-fraser-mp-state-member-for-mt.html

Invitation from the Ada Parkers to the ANZAC Parkers

"Well done MCRG on the $50,000 pledge for your much-loved Ada Park from Andrew Fraser MP." Friends of Anzac Park Toowong (FAPT)

"Thanks FAPT!! The Mountainfolk cordially invite their friends the Anzac Parkers to the BBQ. Hope to see our friends from over the overpass there!" Mt Coot-tha Residents' Group (MCRG)

Latest Legacy Way Project Update

For the latest Legacy Way project update, outlining upcoming activities on the western end of the project please visit

Note: Controlled blasting along the Western Freeway
http://www.transcityjv.com.au/march-2012-construction-update-western-worksite-toowong

Please contact the Transcity Community Relations team on 1800 778 772 or at info@transcityjv.com.au for more information.

Sausage Tree in bloom, ANZAC Park. Photo by Mim

Access road construction begins/ Westside News article 29 February 2012

Work has begun on the access road on BCC land adjoining ANZAC Park below the Dog Off-Leash Area for the water main relocation works. If you have any questions please contact the Transcity Community Relations Team:

Phone: 1800 778 772

Email: info@transcityjv.com.au
Visit: Legacy Way Visitors’ Centre
Level 2, 80 Jephson Street, Toowong

Westside News 29 February 2012

Dog off-leash park will remain open during tunnel construction works

A DECISION on the location of a temporary road in Toowong has Friends of Anzac Park sighing with relief.

Transcity has revealed that work will start this month on a road running alongside Anzac Park – instead of through it – to relocate a water main for construction of the Legacy Way Tunnel’s entry and exit lanes.

Trancity’s letter to local residents said: ‘‘A temporary light-vehicle access track will run from the work area to the end of Broseley Rd. The dog off-leash area will not be impacted by these works and access to the Broseley Rd footpath and bikeway will be maintained.’’

Geoff Murray from the Friends of Anzac Park said:

‘‘Transcity are conducting themselves in a way in which they are respecting the sensitivity of the park’’.

Water mains work should be finished in June.

Legacy Way Construction Update February 2012

Click HERE

'SAVE ANZAC PARK' campaign gets a mention in Mt Coot-tha Electorate/QLD State election flyers

The 'SAVE ANZAC PARK' campaign, which ran from November 2010 - April 2011, was  mentioned in two (now three) flyers recently distributed in the Mt Coot-tha Electorate.

Our State Member for Mt Coot-tha, Andrew Fraser, gave invaluable support throughout the campaign to assist the local community to successfully save our local BCC heritage listed war memorial park, ANZAC Park, established in 1916. For one example, read the post, Andrew Fraser MP, State Member for Mt Coot-tha, Speaks Out for the Constituents and Anzac Park... http://saveanzacpark.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/andrew-fraser-mp-state-member-for-mt.html

Thank you Andrew.

Extract from small flyer ANDREW FRASER MP, WORKING HARD, GETTING RESULTS.

Extract from large flyer ANDREW FRASER MP, Working hard, getting results.

http://andrewfrasermp.net/legacy-way-parking-battle-won

http://andrewfrasermp.net/local-voices

Hon Andrew Fraser MP attending one of our campaign's public meetings, 5 December, 2010

Friends of ANZAC Park Toowong ('SAVE ANZAC PARK' campaign) is not aligned with any political or religious organisation.

SAVE ANZAC PARK campaign blog: http://saveanzacpark.blogspot.com.au/

Update: Further mention 1 March 2012:

Extract from Andrew Fraser flyer WHAT DO LOCAL PEOPLE HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ANDREW FRASER?

February 2012 Legacy Way Construction Update Western Worksite – Toowong

The western worksite is taking shape with tunnelling expected to start in mid-2012.

Transcity Construction Notifications HERE

BCC Environmental Unit

BCC Environmental people will be checking out a water/drainage issue in the area where the temporary Transcity road is going to be constructed between the dog park and town house complex, on BCC land adjoining ANZAC Park. This should happen on or around Wednesday 22 February 2012.

Legacy Way Western Community Liaison Group Meeting 10 - Minutes and Slides

CLG Meeting 10, 8 Febraury 2012: Minutes and Slides HERE

Next CLG Meeting on 9 May 2012.

Details of water main relocation works finalised

Image: Transcity

Transcity INFORMATION NOTICE:
http://www.transcityjv.com.au/water-main-relocation-toowong

If you have any questions please contact Transcity:

Phone: 1800 778 772 (freecall)

Email: info@transcityjv.com.au

Visit: Legacy Way Visitors’ Centre

Level 2, 80 Jephson Street, Toowong

Weather station to be installed

Transcity is installing a new weather station this week in the same location as the existing monitoring equipment, adjacent to the Dog Off-Leash Area within ANZAC Park. The purpose of the weather station is to monitor weather parameters such as wind speed, wind direction and rainfall. This will assist Transcity in the management of dust and the interpretation of air quality monitoring results. Additionally rainfall data will be used as part of Transcity’s surface and groundwater monitoring programs.

The weather station is approximately 10 metres tall and is referred to on page 11 of the Transcity Environmental Management Air Quality Sub plan, where it mentions wind monitoring and the 10m mast,  however, this document does not state that the monitoring equipment was to be installed in ANZAC Park. Read the Air Quality Sub plan HERE

Transcity may conduct infrequent maintenance and servicing when required.

The weather station is temporary for the construction phase. Following construction, there is a requirement for monitoring stations in the area during the operational phase, however these locations are to be confirmed.

Transcity is available on 1800 778 772 to answer questions about this equipment.

Community Liaison Group Meeting 10 - Wednesday 8 February 2012

Transcity Legacy Way Western Connection Community Liaison Group Meeting 10 - Wednesday 8 February 2012 - email Friends of ANZAC Park Toowong CLG Representative if you have questions or matters to raise with BCC and/or Transcity about the tunnel project: faptoowong@gmail.com or post them on the Friends of ANZAC Park Facebook page HERE

January 2012 construction update Western worksite – Toowong

Construction Notifications HERE

If you have any enquiries, please contact the Transcity Community Relations team on 1800 778 772, or at info@transcityjv.com.au

Out of hours concrete pours - western worksite, Toowong

Read the Information Notice HERE

Still no word on the access route to be taken to access and relocate the trunk water main

Transcity have advised that unfortunately there is still no further update at this point on the route to be taken to access and relocate the trunk water main. Transcity is still in discussions with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and LinkWater about various aspects of the relocation work and hopeful of getting an agreed outcome during January.

As soon as we hear something from Transcity we'll let the Friends of ANZAC Park Toowong network know.

Earlier posts about the water main relocation matter:

http://faptoowong.blogspot.com/2011/11/relocation-of-trunk-water-main.html

http://faptoowong.blogspot.com/2011/10/updates-on-way.html

http://faptoowong.blogspot.com/2011/07/anzac-park-toowong-not-to-go-unscathed.html

MEDIA: "You know the drill: big shed, less noise"

Image: Courier Mail

You know the drill: big shed, less noise - read the story HERE

• by: Des Houghton
• From:The Courier-Mail
• January 03, 2012 12:00AM

May all the joys of the season be yours

May this Christmas end the present year
On a cheerful note and make way
For a fresh and bright new year.
Here’s wishing you a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !
Happy Holidays!
from
Friends of ANZAC Park Toowong

Transcity Update December 2011

The Legacy Way Visitors' Centre will be closed from 6pm Thursday 22nd December 2011 and reopen at 10am Tuesday 3rd January 2012. During this time the Transcity Community Relations team will be available on the 24hr community hotline 1800 778 772

TRANSCITY WEBSITE HERE

Squadron Leader Beaufort Mosman Hunter Palmer



Squadron Leader Beaufort Mosman Hunter Palmer with Prime Minister Robert Menzies, August 1940, Archerfield Formation ex Amberley

Beaufort Mosman Hunter Palmer, ‘SAVE ANZAC PARK’ campaign supporter, passed away on 22 November 2011, aged 91. His son, Toowong resident Arthur Palmer, mentioned that contributing to the campaign against BCC's proposals to desecrate the war memorial park, with a statement about his connection with ANZAC Park and the park's memorial significance, was considered by Mr Palmer as his "last fight". The statement can be found on the SAVE ANZAC PARK campaign blog HERE or on the Toowong RSL campaign blog HERE or simply read it below:

I wish to confirm that I was born at ‘Dovercourt’ Toowong in 1919 and have had a close association with ANZAC War Memorial Park since I was a small child.

I have been aware all of my life that this War Memorial Park contains a sacred avenue of palms and other trees specifically planted as memorials to individuals Servicemen who were killed at Gallipoli and in France. All of the trees bore official brass plaques with the names, serial numbers and unit badges. I am also aware that many returned servicemen’s families have placed the ashes of their loved ones in this park in good faith over many decades as a continuing practice.

It is appalling to contemplate any desecration of this sacred ground in ANZAC War Memorial Park Toowong.

Read the original statement HERE

(Posted by request of Arthur Palmer, President, West Toowong Community Association Inc.)

'Lady of luge'

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of Sue Wickenden, and to all at West Toowong Community Association Inc. – Toowong History Group where Sue was the Committee Secretary.

Legacy Way Western Community Liaison Group Meeting 9 - Minutes and Slides

CLG Meeting 9, 23 November 2011: Minutes and Slides HERE

Next CLG Meeting on 8 February 2012.

Lost! Davie the Cockatiel. 'Can wolf wistle and sings Inspecta Gaget'

Following up...

Following up why there is an excavator in ANZAC Park at the moment and a slab of concrete which has appeared on the hill near the turn-off to the Dog Off-leash Area. There should be no development in the park without a concept plan, approval for development in a heritage listed park, and community consultation. Public notification would also be appreciated.

Update Monday 28 November:

The excavator is in the Park to de-silt the duck pond and the slabs of concrete (one in photo and another nearby,) should have park seats fixed to them soon... and did in fact, today.

Nice view!

Relocation of trunk water main

There is still no final decision on which access route will be taken to relocate the water main located under the Western Freeway. Transcity and BCC are still working on this with the Department of Transport and Main Roads and hope that the outcome will be the option of accessing it only from the Western Freeway, so as not to disturb local residents by the earlier Wool Street/Broseley Road option. We should know in January or February 2012, as work on the relocation of the water main must begin in March 2012.

Community Liaison Group Meeting 9 - Wednesday 23 November 2011

Transcity Legacy Way Western Connection Community Liaison Group Meeting 9 - Wednesday 23 November 2011 - email Friends of ANZAC Park Toowong CLG Representative if you have questions or matters to raise with BCC and/or Transcity about the tunnel project: faptoowong@gmail.com or post them on the Friends of ANZAC Park Facebook page.

Transcity Community Liaison Group Website HERE

Coming soon...

Information about the possible alternative access to be used for the relocation of the trunk water main works for the tunnel project other than the Wool Street and Broseley Road option, (the trunk water main is currently located underneath the Western Freeway and provides 60% of Brisbane's water supply and needs to be relocated) - possible option to access ot from Western Freeway, which is the best and least disruptive option for the local community. See earlier post HERE

ANZAC Park 2011

Remembrance Day is today

2011 RSL Poppy Appeal and details on a Remembrance Day service near you HERE

(Last Remembrance Day our SAVE ANZAC Park campaign had just begun. Can you imagine if we had lost our war memorial park and green space to be used as car park for the workers of a major infrastructure project - what a terrible thought!)

ANZAC Park Remembrance Day 2011- site of BCC carpark proposal.

Transcity invites you to a Free Outdoor Movie

Image: Transcity

For more information visit the Transcity Community Events page HERE

One year on from the start of the SAVE ANZAC PARK campaign

Northern Link tunnel carpark plan for Toowong's Anzac Park angers residents HERE

The Courier-Mail 3 November 2010 Article HERE

Our 'SAVE ANZAC PARK' BLOGSPOT

http://saveanzacpark.blogspot.com/

Very, very big green shed!

If you've been wondering what the tall structure might be, which is now appearing on the western worksite, it's the start of the temporary acoustic shed. The biggest Colorbond 'wilderness green' shed in the history of Toowong - 89m long by 77m wide with a 29m eave height and will be in operation from Feb/March 2012. It's designed to provide additional noise mitigation during tunnelling activities. More information available on the Transcity website Community Liaison Group Meeting 8, 12 October 2011 - Meeting slides HERE

Update about tree planting on the Avenue of Honour

The matter has been sorted out with BCC and the BCC contractor, in consultation with residents and the Toowong RSL. Last Wednesday the trees that were mistakenly planted on the Avenue of Honour were removed and on Friday were re-planted in the 'Dog Off-leash Area' of ANZAC Park - so some well-needed shade is on the way. A great outcome. The planting came out of the blue and we found out it was part of the offset plan for the Go Between Bridge, however, not appropriate to plant the trees on the Avenue. There were other trees planted within the park and will remain, although we would like to see a concept plan for this heritage listed park before any other work is done. The BCC horticulturalists mentioned that many of the trees in the park are very old and will expire in about fifty years, so a planting plan is required. We will now continue researching the history of the Avenue and hope to work towards its restoration with BCC, the RSL, and the community.

The popular 'Dog Park', ANZAC Park, Toowong

See our ANZAC Park, Toowong, listed on the BCC Avenue of Honour Research Report HERE

The Brisbane Courier, Tuesday 10 July 1917, page 6 HERE

Tree-planting in Anzac Park.

  
Since the Toowong Town Council took over the Anzac Park a considerable amount of work has been done in the direction of bordering it with ornamental trees. These have been planted in large numbers, and when grown will considerably enhance the natural beauties of the natural wooded area lying at the foot of One Tree Hill. The latest move by some of the enthusiasts of the district who give their time and labour in most unstinting manner is to form an avenue of trees leading from Wool-street up to the cut track on Mt. Cootha.  Mr. Walter Harding, who is the leader in this scheme of arboriculture, issued invitations to a number of persons to attend the initiation of Honour Avenue on Saturday afternoon, the idea being that any person wishing to plant a tree in the avenue in remembrance of a relative or friend at the war may do so. Mr. Harding being prepared to supply the tree free of charge. On Saturday some 30 trees were thus put in, each bearing a label with the name of the person to whom it is dedicated, and the name of the species of tree. For a space of two hours the interesting work of commencing what may become a noble avenue of trees of various species was carried out. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Mrs. Harding, and an enjoyable time was spent.

Offset plan for clearing along the Western Freeway

Vegetation clearing along the Western Freeway is being undertaken under an approved Natural Assets Local Law (NALL) permit. Under this permit, the Legacy Way project is required to undertake offset replanting to an area of three times (3:1, Offset:Clear) for any native bushland (Regional Eco significant area) vegetation cleared. The offset plan and locations are currently being finalised in consultation with Brisbane City Council, however a trial of initial plantings was undertaken early this year at Simpsons Falls, Mt Coot-tha.

The final plan will include detail such as:

• Description of proposed rehabilitation,
• Details of the proposed rehabilitation schedule, including staging, plant species names, stock size, quantities and locations.
• A maintenance program for all rehabilitation works.

The final plan and locations will be provided before the completion of the project.
 
The question now is if the offset plan will involve planting in the local area to benefit the local environment.

Request for information - ANZAC Park 'Avenue of Honour'! (see update above)

BCC was contacted on Friday in relation to the tree planting being undertaken at the moment on the Avenue of Honour and within ANZAC Park. Has there been any community consultation or notification? What is the overall landscape design for this planting?

Inappropriate planting has been done on the Avenue of Honour which runs along the length of Wool Street and is listed to be restored by the Centenary of ANZAC in 2015, as mentioned in this BCC Report HERE.

The park was listed on the BCC Heritage Register in 2004. The Avenue is also listed on the Queensland War Memoral Register, search it HERE

These plantings do not appear to have been done considering the heritage values of the Avenue or ANZAC Park. At a meeting in May 2011, Cr Matic, Chairman of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee, assured that the Avenue would be restored using experts - i.e. arborists, historians, archaeologists - and that the RSL would be consulted. Has the Toowong RSL Sub-Branch been consulted on the plantings and restoration? Cr Matic was also asked when the Avenue would be restored, but has not provided this information.

ANZAC Park is significant, do we have to guard it 24/7 to stop it from being desecrated, disfigured, destroyed?

When ANZAC Park (Lot 1 RP 18899) was established in 1916 it was a large area of 39.26ha and when the Western Freeway went through in 1969 it was reduced to the small wedge we now have left. In the past year we have seen that the Reference Design for the Legacy Way tunnel project would have taken a permanent slice off the park; the five month ‘Save ANZAC Park’ battles to preserve the park from the BCC Legacy Way workforce car park proposals; the revised route for the tunnel project electricity power supply cable to avoid surface works across the park and cutting across the Avenue of Honour; and a current option which may see the relocation of the trunk water-main which is located under the Western Freeway, accessed by Wool Street and Broseley Road with clearing of bushland adjacent to ANZAC Park below the dog park off leash area......and now this. Let's hope this is just an unfortunate mistake which will be resolved asap.

If you have any information/comments regarding this please email: faptoowong@gmail.com and/or saveanzacpark@gmail.com

Contact Cr Peter Matic to voice your concerns HERE

Avenue of Honour from Dean Street looking along to the top of Wool Street. Planting began in 1917.

   

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The Brisbane Courier, Monday 27 January 1919, page 5

http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article20275365

ANZAC PARK-TOOWONG.

TO THE EDITOR.
Sir,-Soon after the outbreak of the big war Mr Walter C. Harding, solicitor, initiated the idea of planting trees in Anzac Park, Toowong, the first place in the world to bear that historic title, it is understood. This he did at his own expense, and at the present time over 3000 trees have been planted, 1600 of which are in memory of fallen sailors and soldiers.  The only charge made to the persons who desire a tree planted in memory of a soldier “gone west” is for the plate which bears the battalion colours, rank, name, unit, date of enlistment, and date and place of death, the cost of such plates ranging from 2/ to 3/6.  It is alleged that the Toowong Town Council, in whom the park is vested, has not given the assistance that might reasonably have been expected in watering the trees and attending to the park, as a consequence of which many of the trees have died during the recent dry weather.  There is a caretaker at the park, certainly.  Very little water is laid on, and consequently any one taking an interest in a particular tree has to carry the necessary water from Mr Harding’s residence.  The rejected volunteers are willing to assist Mr Harding in watering, weeding, &c., and they put in some good work last Saturday.  What is needed is the laying on of sufficient water pipes and having taps placed, say, every 50 yards or so.  Were this done plenty of willing helpers would come forward voluntarily on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, and keep the trees in good order.  Is this too much to ask of the Toowong Council?  If so, I suggest that public subscriptions be invited for the purpose of having water laid on to Anzac Park in order that the trees planted to perpetuate the memory of our honoured dead may have a fair chance to grow and flourish, and in time provide an historical reminder of our gallant heroes who fell in the cause of freedom from the proposed world rule of the Hun.

Palmer Family on Avenue of Honour 1953

Florence Hamilton (nee Savage) of Wool Street c1923

New plantings October 2011, wrong! (Problem solved - trees were removed today, 2 November, and will be relocated!)

Wrong again! (Problem solved - trees were removed today, 2 November, and will be relocated!)

Updates on the way...

• Information about the tunnel project offsets and revegetation program in relation to vegetation clearing for the project.
• Information about the possible alternative access to relocation of the trunk water main works for the tunnel project (trunk water main is currently located underneath the Western Freeway providing 60% of Brisbane's water supply and needs to be lowered) other than the Wool Street and Broseley Road option - possible access from Western Freeway only which is the best and least disruptive option for the local community.

ENERGEX final stage of works on Miskin Street and Wool Street continue

On Monday 17 October, ENERGEX started the final stage of work along Wool Street to install a power supply cable from the Legacy Way western worksite up to the Energex sub-station on the corner of Miskin Street.

It is expected that this final stage of the work may take five weeks to complete.

Construction Notification Tuesday, October 11, 2011 HERE

Two more tunnels for Toowong??

TransApex's 4th Tunnel HERE

'Fourth tunnel could create long-awaited Brisbane inner ring road' Story HERE

The Courier-Mail November 03, 2010

Legacy Way permitted clearing of vegetation along the Western Freeway

The clearing along the north side of the Western Freeway is now complete. Clearing was undertaken for the realignment of the city bound lanes (two new lanes will be constructed) to allow for the construction of the tunnel portal in the centre of the Western Freeway. For a diagram visit:

Interactive Legacy Way Alignment Map

This clearing was proposed in the Brisbane City Council (BCC) Application for Project Change October 2010 document and approved in December 2010 by the Coordinator-General. Also contained in this BCC document was the proposal for the construction workforce car park to be located within ANZAC Park and the proposal for the tunnel control centre to be built on Ada Park. The tunnel control centre proposal was retracted by BCC in November 2010, and the car park prosposal for ANZAC Park was not approved by the State Government's Coordinator-General in December 2010, however, as you would remember BCC returned in February 2011 with two options for the car park within ANZAC Park, and in April 2011 then decided not to continue to pursue this site.

In regards to vegetation removal, the Application for Project Change October 2010 at 4.3.5 Ecology states:

The impact on vegetation will be further assessed during detailed design and the undertaking of more detailed surveys. Current information suggests that the Changed Project would impact a total of approximately up to 15 hectares of Vegetation Management Act protected vegetation to accommodate the realignment of the Centenary Motorway and construction activities. This total includes:

• Approximately 9 hectares of 'least concern' RE (12.11.3 and 12.11.5)

• Less than 6 hectares of regulated regrowth.

The Changed Project would not impact upon fragmented RE to the south of the Centenary Highway, compared to the loss of approximately less than 2 ha that would occur under the Reference Design.

For the western worksite, the Changed Project would require an expansion of the Reference Design worksite by approximately 2.1Ha. The additional worksite area would encompass two categories of vegetation:

• An area of approximately 1.8Ha containing a sparse landscaped Eucalypt community; and

• An area of approximately 0.3Ha affecting the Botanic Gardens.

Therefore, the western worksite is around 6 hectares in size.

The Application for Project Change October 2010 also states: The alignment for the spoil conveyor would have a footprint of approximately 2Ha. Vegetation covering approximately 1.3Ha of this area is mapped under the VM Act as ‘of least concern’ remnant regional ecosystems. With Transcity adopting the tunnel conveyor option, the original area required for the spoil conveyor alignment is no longer required to be cleared, thereby reducing the clearing area by approximately 1.3Ha.

Thank you to Transcity for clarifying this enquiry.


Vegetation Management Act 1999

Clearing for two new exit flyover lanes. Image: Transcity

Updates coming soon...

• Tree clearing along the Western Freeway.
• Possible alternative access to the trunk water main other than the Wool Street and Broseley Road option.

Check back soon for updates on the above

Legacy Way Western Community Liaison Group Meeting 8 - Minutes and Slides

Meeting 8, 12 October 2011: Minutes and Slides HERE

ANZAC Park, Wool Street, is now listed on the Queensland War Memorial Register

Search the Queensland War Memorial

Register HERE

Toowong Anzac Park Avenue of Honour

Dedication

This Queensland War Memorial Register is dedicated to the memory of the fallen and those who served Australia in the Armed Services. The Register honours service personnel that were drawn from Queensland communities.

The Significance of Our War Memorials

War memorials resulted from a ground swell of community sentiment. Until the Vietnam War, the remoteness of conflict locations led to policies that prohibited the return of soldiers’ remains to their homeland. Early war memorials tended to be sited in cemeteries. However as the mass casualties of the First World War affected almost every family, communal memorials in prominent public places were established as a tangible symbol of national mourning. These war memorials also symbolised the growing sense of nationhood for the young Australia.

First World War memorials tend to be monumental and often remain as the principal memorial for today’s communities. These memorials often record those that served as well as the names of the fallen. Of the 324,000 Australians that served overseas in this war, 60,000 died. This disproportionate number of deaths was greatly felt in what were still new communities. As war memorials often record the family names of the region’s earliest settlers, they have developed iconic status as part of the town’s or locality’s heritage.

In response to the commemoration of subsequent conflicts, many First World War memorials have been adorned with additional honour rolls and plaques for subsequent conflicts. The variety of memorial types has also increased. Over 100,000 Australians have now died in conflicts.

War memorials remain as places for honouring the fallen and those who have served our nation. They remind us that in the despair of war, the ANZACs showed courage, ingenuity, good natured irreverent humour and a commitment to their mates. From their experiences and those that subsequently served, we have drawn inspiration that has moulded the Australian character. Their example has led to our conviction of the virtues of protecting freedom, demanding fair play, tolerance of differences and the strength of teamwork.

The Queensland War Memorial Register records the sites that are sacred to the memory of those that served. It is designed to provide information for historians and to assist present and future generations understand how the dedication and courage of Australia’s youth created a spirit and national identity for our country.

(Note under the Queensland Criminal Code Act 1899, s469 Wilful damage of a war memorial - the offender commits a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 7 years.)

Legacy Way Western Community Liaison Group Meeting 8 - Wednesday 12 October 2011

Legacy Way Western Worksite Toowong Friday 7 October 2011

The next Western Community Liaison Group meeting will be on Wednesday 12 October at 6.30pm.

Please feel free to email the Friends of ANZAC Park CLG representative at faptoowong@gmail.com if you have feedback on the tunnel project so far or questions to be taken to the meeting.

Transcity can also be contacted directly - Website HERE

Update - Final stage of work required to supply power to the Legacy Way worksite

ENERGEX works on Miskin Street and Wool Street: Update three HERE

From Monday 17 October, ENERGEX will start the final stage of work required to supply power to the Legacy Way western worksite.

The tunnelling stage under ANZAC Park is completed and appears to have gone well, with no surface works impacting on the heritage listed public park and war memorial. An outcome achieved by Transcity’s revised route to the original plan for some surface works after liaising with Friends of ANZAC Park - so that the cable would also not impact on the future restoration of the Avenue of Honour by BCC, which runs along Wool Street. A great outcome for the park and the community. Thank you to Transcity for respecting ANZAC Park and for keeping the community updated and informed.

Next is the work required outside of ANZAC Park, which involves the trenching, and the tunnel bore under Dean Street.

Latest Transcity Construction Notifications

• Friday, September 30, 2011 Out of hours activities – Mount Coot-tha Road, Toowong
• Friday, September 30, 2011 Out of hours’ deliveries and removals – Western worksite, Toowong

Construction Notifications HERE

ENERGEX Legacy Way electricity supply installation: Wool Street, Toowong

It's all happening in Wool Street! If you have any questions about the electricity supply cable installation for the Legacy Way tunnel project, now underway in Wool Street, please read earlier posts on this blog and/or contact Transcity:

Transcity
24 hour community hotline
Freecall: 1800 778 772
Transcity reception: 07 3893 8222

Legacy Way Visitors' Centre
The Visitors' Centre is open at
Level 2, 80 Jephson Street, Toowong

Its opening hours are:

Monday - Friday: 10am-6pm

Saturday 10am-1pm