This unique memorial park will be distinctly landscaped over 113 hectares of open space.
State of the art facilities
Easily accessible via the M5 and M7
Sanctuary for life
This unique memorial park will be distinctly landscaped over 113 hectares of open space, respecting the sites significant indigenous and colonial heritage. The iconic public space will be open to all and will include peaceful walking tracks, a café and an inspiring sculpture park.
The facilities are best in class and designed to create a place of identity and belonging for the whole community. This holistic place of remembrance and healing has been designed and purpose built for the preservation of future generations.
Peaceful sanctuary for life
Community sanctuary for life
With contemporary function spaces designed to accommodate intimate through to larger groups, the public can experience the immense scenic beauty of the landscape.
With the overlying objective to accentuate the open nature of the natural landscape, Macarthur Memorial Park will set the standard for memorial parks by providing communities with world-class facilities, unique public space and protect and the rich layers of heritage for years to come.
Due for completion in 2025, Macarthur Memorial Park will be a true sanctuary for life. The facilities are best in class and designed to create a place of identity and belonging for the whole community.
The cemetery
- The memorial park will be predominately a lawn cemetery with areas available for natural burial, cremated remains and monumental lawns
- The landscape principle is one of no headstones visible from the main roads with screen planting used for the concealed burial rooms
- There is no mausoleum, crypts or crematorium planned for this site
The parklands
- 35 hectares of publicly accessible parkland including walkways, sculpture park and boardwalk facilities
Buildings + facilities
- Six new buildings to accommodate cemetery and recreational uses, including a multi-denominational chapel, function room, café and workshop.
Heritage
- Restoration of existing historic buildings for public use
- Expanded heritage curtilage around Varroville Homestead
- A ‘no build area’ restricted to development as a lawn cemetery to protect the visual landscape.
Parking + access
- Vehicle and pedestrian access via St Andrews Road
- Construction of internal roads, pathways and approximately 280 parking spaces.