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In addition to the inspection, care and maintenance activities undertaken by the Office of Australian War Graves, is work on specific projects. Works can vary, but will most often involve refurbishment, repairs or from time to time construction.
The OAWG recognises that War Cemeteries and Garden of Remembrance sites are special places for many families and regrets any inconvenience caused as a result of works being undertaken.
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Adelaide River War Cemetery, NT
The Adelaide River War Cemetery is partially closed to the public due to safety concerns because of damage caused by a storm on November, 13 November 2024. The public are asked to avoid the area.
The Office of Australian War Graves recognises that the site is a special place for many families and apologises for any inconvenience caused by these necessary safety works.
Images of commemorative plaques within the War Cemetery are available online.
Further information can be obtained by emailing wargraves [at] dva.gov.au (wargraves[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au) or calling 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372).
Townsville Garden of Remembrance (GRM), Queensland
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG), on behalf of the Australian Government, is undertaking structural remediation works to the walls within the Townsville Garden of Remembrance (GRM).
To ensure public safety, visitors should be aware that there will be periods of partial and/or full closure depending on what activities are taking place.
The works are expected to be completed by 20 December 2024.
The OAWG recognises that the site is a special place for many families and apologises for any inconvenience caused by these necessary safety works.
Images of all commemorative plaques within the Garden are available online.
Further information can be obtained by emailing wargraves [at] dva.gov.au (wargraves[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au) or calling 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372).
Western Australia Garden of Remembrance (GRM) and Dutch Annex, Perth
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG), on behalf of the Australian Government, is undertaking structural engineering assessments and remediation works to the brick walls within the Western Australian Garden of Remembrance (GRM) and Dutch Annex.
To ensure public safety, the GRM will have periods of partial and/or full closure depending on what activities are taking place. The Dutch Annex will remain closed until remediation is complete.
The Office of Australian War Graves recognises that the site is a special place for many families and apologises for any inconvenience caused by these necessary safety works.
Images of all commemorative plaques within the Garden are available online.
Further information can be obtained by emailing wargraves [at] dva.gov.au (wargraves[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au) or calling 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372).
South Australian Garden or Remembrance
Essential maintenance work to some of the memorial walls within the South Australian Garden of Remembrance has commenced and will conclude on 30 June 2025.
The programmed structural remediation to the walls requires the temporary removal of commemorative plaques from walls 19, 24, 32 and 36.
The garden remains open, however fencing and reduced access to parts of the garden will remain in place until the works have been completed. Veterans' plaques from these walls have been securely stored and will be reinstated upon completion of the works. Signage will be in place to guide visitors.
Works due to be completed 30th June 2025
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) recognises that the garden is a special place for many families and apologises for any inconvenience caused by these necessary precautions.
The OAWG is working to ensure that images of all commemorative plaques within the Garden are available online at https://www.dva.gov.au/commemoration.
Further information can be obtained by emailing wargraves [at] dva.gov.au (wargraves[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au) or calling 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
Hobart Garden of Remembrance, Tasmania
An assessment at the Hobart Garden of Remembrance identified the need for significant structural remediation to the walls and grounds within the Garden. In the interest of public safety, parts of the Garden have been fenced, pending further investigation.
The Hobart War Cemetery will remain open. Signage is in place to guide visitors.
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) is working to ensure that images of all commemorative plaques within the Garden are available on the Recognition page.
Last updated 1 November 2023
Launceston War Cemetery and Garden of Remembrance
The Launceston Garden of Remembrance (GRM) and War Cemetery, located within the Carr Villa General Cemetery, are undergoing refurbishment work. The work will include, drainage, kerbing, horticultural and associated landscaping, and building refurbishments.
There will be periods when the GRM, War Cemetery and associated buildings will be closed to the public.
The Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG) recognises the Launceston GRM is a special place for many families and regrets any inconvenience caused by these necessary works.
Further information can be obtained by emailing wargraves [at] dva.gov.au (wargraves[at]dva[dot]gov[dot]au) or calling 1800 VETERAN (1800 838 372)
Last updated 8 August 2024