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Works at the Shrine

Current restoration and project works

Thanks to $5.95m funding support received from the Victorian Government, the Shrine of Remembrance is currently undertaking restoration and improvement projects to preserve the Shrine's heritage and enhance accessibility and safety for future generations.

Projects include:

  • restoration of western and southern lower steps to the monument
  • restoration of the four original exterior light towers
  • providing new accessible ramp access between the upper and lower forecourts
  • including new hostile vehicle attack security enhancements

Project status

Step Restoration: Completed November 2022

Light Towers: Completed April 2023. You can learn more about this project and the fascinating history of the light towers in this Remembrance Magazine article.

Accessible Ramps—Completed April 2024.

Security Enhancements—Completed October 2024. You can learn more about our landscape and security improvements here.

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