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An Oasis of green will soon arise amid the asphalt and concrete on site when the ANZAC Memorial Garden takes shape in the south-western corner of the Gallipoli Underpass Intersection.

An integral part of the Gallipoli Underpass urban design, planting has begun to create the garden in recognition of the Battle of Lone Pine which took place at Gallipoli in August 1915.

Nine thousand soldiers died at the battle where seven Victoria Crosses were subsequently awarded.

This August some 94 years later, a ceremony will be held to unveil the garden and plant a lone pine in memory and recognition of those who have and do serve Australia and New Zealand in the theatres of war.

Members of the Veterans Affairs Council will be invited to participate in the unveiling along with the representatives of the New Zealand Defence Force.

The commemorative theme will also permeate through landscaping on each of the four sides of the Gallipoli Underpass. It will include the installation of four feature walls honouring the Australian Army, Navy and Air Force and the New Zealand Defence Force.

An interpretation of the Australian Army’s Rising Sun has been incorporated into the underpass bridge design. The badge’s bayonets are represented on the bridge and coloured red to regognise the eternal flame – a perpetual symbol of the gratitude Australian’s have for the sacrifice their soldiers have made.

 This story was reproduced from the New Connection – Issue 4 Winter 2009