Memorial News
1st April 2022
This week we are saddened by the news of Steve Coss passing. Steve was the driving force behind building the memorial. The initial design and location of the memorial both came from Steve. He was also part of the build team and volunteered countless hours to the project. His eye for precision and artistic flare mixed with design will forever live in our memorial and will be a reminder of his talents, dedication and hard work.
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15th November 2021
REPLANTING
Thank you to Bridgewater Primary School students for replanting our garden beds today. Thank you also to the volunteers. A great job done by all.
REPLANTING
Thank you to Bridgewater Primary School students for replanting our garden beds today. Thank you also to the volunteers. A great job done by all.
25th April 2021
ANZAC DAY
ANZAC DAY
17th April 2021
NAMED PAVERS LAID
A huge thank you to Liam Bryars and Stephen Houlahan, 2 ex-Bridgewater Primary School students (1973-1979) for laying the named pavers at the site. An outstanding effort. Please contact Bridgewater PS if you would like to purchase a paver.
NAMED PAVERS LAID
A huge thank you to Liam Bryars and Stephen Houlahan, 2 ex-Bridgewater Primary School students (1973-1979) for laying the named pavers at the site. An outstanding effort. Please contact Bridgewater PS if you would like to purchase a paver.
9th November 2019
Bridgewater War Memorial Opening
A big thank you to all those that attended and assisted with the opening of Bridgewater's newest memorial.
Bridgewater War Memorial Opening
A big thank you to all those that attended and assisted with the opening of Bridgewater's newest memorial.
2nd July 2018
PLANTING DAY
Today students from our memorial team planted out the garden beds and surrounding area. We were lucky enough to work with defence force personnel from Edinburgh. They have been doing a fantastic job helping build the memorial and support the project over the last 2 weeks. We would also like to especially thank Rik Banjo and his crew for all the time, effort, money and expertise they have put into building our memorial. Soldiers from Woodside Barracks also brought a Bushmaster troop carrier for the students to climb on and look at. Nicola Barnes brought native plants, donated by Kersbrook Landcare Group, and guided the students on where and how to plant them. We thank her for her passion, time and expertise. We would also like to thank the Adelaide Hills Council. In particular we would like to acknowledge Steve Flinn who has been unwavering in his support for this project.
PLANTING DAY
Today students from our memorial team planted out the garden beds and surrounding area. We were lucky enough to work with defence force personnel from Edinburgh. They have been doing a fantastic job helping build the memorial and support the project over the last 2 weeks. We would also like to especially thank Rik Banjo and his crew for all the time, effort, money and expertise they have put into building our memorial. Soldiers from Woodside Barracks also brought a Bushmaster troop carrier for the students to climb on and look at. Nicola Barnes brought native plants, donated by Kersbrook Landcare Group, and guided the students on where and how to plant them. We thank her for her passion, time and expertise. We would also like to thank the Adelaide Hills Council. In particular we would like to acknowledge Steve Flinn who has been unwavering in his support for this project.
26th June 2018
SOLDIER RECOVERY UNIT
Many thanks to Captain Chris Sylvia and the Soldier Recovery Unit for their fantastic help with the memorial. On Monday 2nd July students from Bridgewater Primary School will be working with the group to plant out the memorial garden and surrounding area.
SOLDIER RECOVERY UNIT
Many thanks to Captain Chris Sylvia and the Soldier Recovery Unit for their fantastic help with the memorial. On Monday 2nd July students from Bridgewater Primary School will be working with the group to plant out the memorial garden and surrounding area.
20 April 2018
GREEN LIGHT
Council have given the all clear for the build to recommence.
GREEN LIGHT
Council have given the all clear for the build to recommence.
15 November 2017
BUILD PUT ON HOLD
Council have requested that building is halted until decisions are made around the redevelopment of the entire Bridgewater Oval precinct.
BUILD PUT ON HOLD
Council have requested that building is halted until decisions are made around the redevelopment of the entire Bridgewater Oval precinct.
22 March 2017
FIRST LEVEL TAKES SHAPE
Steps and handing are near completion
FIRST LEVEL TAKES SHAPE
Steps and handing are near completion
9 May 2016
BUILDING BEGINS!
We are very excited to announce the commencement of the building of our memorial.
BUILDING BEGINS!
We are very excited to announce the commencement of the building of our memorial.
4 May 2016
WELCOME TO COUNTRY CEREMONY
A milestone event took place today with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Peramangk Elder, Ivan ‘Tiwu’ Copley. The traditional cleansing ceremony is a significant event in preparing the land for excavation and building. Permission has now been given by the Peramangk for construction to begin. The audience was moved and honoured to have Eric Bogle play his famous song "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". The event was attended by staff and students of Bridgewater Primary School, Mayor Bill Spragg, Paula Dabovich (Research candidate, University of Adelaide), Adelaide Hills councilors, members from The Stirling RSL and community members.
WELCOME TO COUNTRY CEREMONY
A milestone event took place today with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony led by Peramangk Elder, Ivan ‘Tiwu’ Copley. The traditional cleansing ceremony is a significant event in preparing the land for excavation and building. Permission has now been given by the Peramangk for construction to begin. The audience was moved and honoured to have Eric Bogle play his famous song "And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda". The event was attended by staff and students of Bridgewater Primary School, Mayor Bill Spragg, Paula Dabovich (Research candidate, University of Adelaide), Adelaide Hills councilors, members from The Stirling RSL and community members.
11 November 2015
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
Bridgewater Primary School held their Remembrance Day Ceremony at the site of the new memorial. The event was attended by the whole school, parent community, local community members, past students and Adelaide Hill's Council members. The site was opened by Councillor John Kemp.
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
Bridgewater Primary School held their Remembrance Day Ceremony at the site of the new memorial. The event was attended by the whole school, parent community, local community members, past students and Adelaide Hill's Council members. The site was opened by Councillor John Kemp.
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27 October 2015
MEMORIAL MEETING
Sam Aukland from Aukland Architects and Rick Banjo from Banjo Paving and Landscaping also attended the meeting to discuss memorial plans. Please contact Shaun Klingbiel [email protected] if you are interested in joining the committee.
25 September 2015
CORE SAMPLES TAKEN
15 September 2015
TREES REMOVED
Two trees that were deemed as unsafe were removed from the site by council.
1 June 2015
$1000 DONATION- STIRLING RSL
Many thanks to the The Stirling RSL for pledging $1000 to Bridgewater's new war memorial. Their support over the past 3 years has been much appreciated. The school has displayed work at the RSL, spoken at open days, shared poetry at Rememberance Day and ANZAC Day and run the sausage sizzle on ANZAC Day.
MEMORIAL MEETING
Sam Aukland from Aukland Architects and Rick Banjo from Banjo Paving and Landscaping also attended the meeting to discuss memorial plans. Please contact Shaun Klingbiel [email protected] if you are interested in joining the committee.
25 September 2015
CORE SAMPLES TAKEN
15 September 2015
TREES REMOVED
Two trees that were deemed as unsafe were removed from the site by council.
1 June 2015
$1000 DONATION- STIRLING RSL
Many thanks to the The Stirling RSL for pledging $1000 to Bridgewater's new war memorial. Their support over the past 3 years has been much appreciated. The school has displayed work at the RSL, spoken at open days, shared poetry at Rememberance Day and ANZAC Day and run the sausage sizzle on ANZAC Day.
21 April 2015
FLAG POLE DONATION
Many thanks to the Stirling Market for donating the funds required for the cost of flag poles and installation.
FLAG POLE DONATION
Many thanks to the Stirling Market for donating the funds required for the cost of flag poles and installation.
30 March 2015
FUNDRAISING DRIVE
Community members and businesses can now purchase a paver that will be incorporated into our new memorial.
With the assistance from students, brochures and paver order forms have begun to be delivered to homes and businesses in Bridgewater.
Find a copy on the 'Support' page of this website.
FUNDRAISING DRIVE
Community members and businesses can now purchase a paver that will be incorporated into our new memorial.
With the assistance from students, brochures and paver order forms have begun to be delivered to homes and businesses in Bridgewater.
Find a copy on the 'Support' page of this website.
12 February 2015
SIGNIFICANT DONATION
We would like to sincerely thank a former student of Bridgewater Primary School and current serviceman for his generous donation of $2500 to the memorial project.
SIGNIFICANT DONATION
We would like to sincerely thank a former student of Bridgewater Primary School and current serviceman for his generous donation of $2500 to the memorial project.
26 January 2015
GRANT SUCCESS! $20,000
I have great pleasure in announcing that Bridgewater Primary School was successful in their application for a grant to build a new War Memorial in Bridgewater. I would like to congratulate the students that were involved in the application process and thank the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program Committee.
GRANT SUCCESS! $20,000
I have great pleasure in announcing that Bridgewater Primary School was successful in their application for a grant to build a new War Memorial in Bridgewater. I would like to congratulate the students that were involved in the application process and thank the Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program Committee.
10 April 2014
Bridgewater War Memorial Proposal
APPLICATION SUBMITTED
We have submitted our grant application to ‘The Spirit Lives On - 100 Years of ANZAC’ Local Grant Program. We hope that we will be successful in securing funding for our war memorial proposal for Bridgewater.
I would like to thank:
-all the students for their hard work, efforts and assistance
-the Hills Council for their support and openness to the proposal
-Steve Coss for his tireless efforts in designing our proposed memorial and gaining the support of local tradespeople and professionals in the costing process
Bridgewater War Memorial Proposal
APPLICATION SUBMITTED
We have submitted our grant application to ‘The Spirit Lives On - 100 Years of ANZAC’ Local Grant Program. We hope that we will be successful in securing funding for our war memorial proposal for Bridgewater.
I would like to thank:
-all the students for their hard work, efforts and assistance
-the Hills Council for their support and openness to the proposal
-Steve Coss for his tireless efforts in designing our proposed memorial and gaining the support of local tradespeople and professionals in the costing process
Partly funded under Australian Government’s Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program and Adelaide Hills Council
