History of the Armistice Centenary War Memorial Part 3

Future Stages:

Subject to securing the required funding, the following works are planned as future development stages at the ACWM:

Overlaying the concrete surface of the central memorial with sandstone tiles in the pattern of Australia's Federation Star – a unifying symbol of the nation and emphasising the national significance of the memorial.

The construction of a separate memorial wall where families can install plaques for deceased loved ones who have been members of clubs and associations associated with Australia’s many shooting disciplines.

Remedial landscaping works, including the construction of garden beds at the base of each memorial wall, to bring the entire precinct to the highest standard of public presentation, all year round.

A Memorial Walkway linking the ACWM with the QRA Museum where the Honour Boards for the Great War and other memorabilia are on permanent display.

The installation of additional flagpoles to fly the flags of other Nations on commemorative and other occasions.

Kerbing and channelling at the entrance of the main drive and the construction of tiered seating on the western side of the roadway.

Community involvement

The rich history of the QRA’s wartime role, and the service of men and women from all shooting disciplines in Australia’s Defence Force, is a unique heritage of which all Australians can be proud. The Armistice Centenary War Memorial project has presented an incredible opportunity to share this heritage with all users of the Belmont Shooting Complex and with the wider community.

The ACWM is an important focal point in building a strong and supportive relationship with the local community, and each year the Commemorations Committee extends a warm welcome to all Belmont Shooting Complex site users and to people living in the suburbs surrounding the Belmont Shooting Complex, and to schools in the local area, to attend the ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day commemorative services. Many of these people have a special connection with the QRA, or with a past or present member of the Defence Force, so their presence at these events is especially meaningful.

Younger members of the community are particularly encouraged to play an active role, such as by laying a wreath or by volunteering to do a Scripture reading. Students and staff from Gumdale State School, Lourdes Hill College and Iona College participated in the service on ANZAC Day 2022.