The go-ahead for a new Anzac memorial in Cleveland has ended up a wonderful outcome for the Redlands community.
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The memorial will become a piece of Redland history, displaying all conflicts involving Australia and more than 70 major battles in which ex-servicemen and women have fought and died.
The Kinsail Court Park will offer the opportunity for thousands to comfortably attend the Dawn Service next year, marking the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landing on April 25. Cleveland has become a focal point of Anzac Day celebrations, with the attendance building into thousands over the last 10 years.
The new memorial has been specifically designed to accommodate the opinions of neighbouring residents of the park, the Redlands RSL and the the Redland City Council.
A semi-circular concrete retaining wall, inscribed with names of all battles in which Australians have served, will be built into the side of a small hill in the park, across the road from Redlands RSL and the existing Cleveland cenotaph.
This unobtrusive memorial will be a historic document that will be a constant reminder, particular to younger generations, of the importance of the sacrifices made, not only at Gallipoli all those years ago, but during subsequent conflicts that have involved Australians.
As well, the new site with its ability to accommodate more people, will grow the Anzac legend to the extent that Cleveland stands to become one of the state's mosty significant venues for ongoing Anzac celebrations.
The memorial will become a stand-out attraction in the Redlands and a fitting reminder of just how lucky we are to live in this country.
Well done to all concerned for setting the wheels in motion to make this outstanding project become a reality.