Construction of the first stage of Harkness Memorial Park is now underway.

This stage will establish the essential infrastructure needed to bring the vision of the memorial park to life - including internal roads, landscape planting, burial and memorialisation areas, and the first public-facing building.

Construction Timeline

July 2025 to October 2025

Early works program

  • Temporary fencing installed around the first stage construction site
  • Groundworks and site levelling around the boundary
  • Trees planted (landscape buffer) along the site edge

November 2025 to March 2027

Main construction

  • Site-wide groundworks and leveling
  • Foundations
  • Main building constructed
  • Interior fit-out
  • Landscaping

March 2027

Harkness Memorial Parkopens

  • The first stage is expected to open in early 2027. Indicated date only.

What to expect during construction

Construction will take place during standard working hours, with contractors following all relevant environmental and safety regulations. Nearby residents and the surrounding community may notice some additional dust, noise, and traffic along Harkness Road during the construction period.

We’ll make every effort to minimise disruption and will inform you in advance of any significant changes to the works or site activity.

Staying informed

We provide regular construction updates to neighbouring residents and keep the broader community informed through this website and the project newsletter. Any upcoming pop-ups, community events or opportunities to get engaged will also be shared via the project homepages.