By Cr Heath Paton
As a councillor, who was born and raised here in Mackay, it is important to me to not only aid in the growth of our region but also protect and promote our vast catalogue of past accomplishments.
Mackay has such a wealth of history and accolades, and it’s imperative for a region to acknowledge the pillars of our community.
Scattered throughout our footprint are numerous monuments and plaques commemorating events and people who helped shape our community.
It’s no secret that Mackay has a very strong military representation throughout our history and undoubtedly Jubilee Park is perhaps the centrepiece of this history. The park is home to the heritage-listed World War I Cenotaph with monuments for World War II, the 2nd/12th Infantry Battalion and National Serviceman’s Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial and the ANZAC Walk, which displays images from World War I to present day.
It’s exciting to note that Mackay Regional Council are now currently working with Mackay RSL subbranch to create another monument in Jubilee Park, this time to commemorate the veterans who served in the Australian Defence Force from 1975 onwards.
These memorials and plaques at Jubilee Park are more than monuments, they are an opportunity to reflect, educate and bolster community pride.
It’s crucial as a community that we honour those who served for us, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation and fellow countrymen.
These historical touchstones link the past to the present and offer opportunities to remember and pay respect – not only on days of great significance such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
Through this collaborative effort we are looking forward to delivering a timeless and fitting monument that our community can be proud of.
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