Memorial Park Bandstand (Rotunda) Project
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Memorial Park is one of the region’s most significant landmarks and has a wealth of history since opening in 1921. It is a place the community gathers to celebrate important milestones such as weddings, high school formal photos and remembrance days and more.
In February and May 2022 the Bandstand (Rotunda) was devastated by flooding which caused significant damage. As a heritage-listed site, specialist care was required to repair and restore the structure.
You’re invited to join us in celebration of the reopening of the Bandstand with a Spring Picnic in Memorial Park.
Featuring live music in the Bandstand with the Maryborough Excelsior City Band, Cooloola Community Orchestra, the RSL Choir, Gympie Salvation Army Band and Highly Swung Jazz duo.
With a free sausage sizzle from the Salvation Army and picnic fare available from the Queensland Country Women’s Association (Gympie).
Time: 11.00am to 2.30pm
Date: Saturday 14 September 2024
Location: Memorial Park, River Road, Gympie
An important part of our recovery as a community from the events of last year is to share just how special this place has been and will continue to be for many years to come.
In late January 2023, large corflute signs following the story of the Gympie Regional Libraries’ ‘Memorial Park’ book. Capturing the history of the Bandstand and surrounding park the story follows the rich history of the park dating back to 1919.
Visit the park to explore the story or read it online by visiting the Libraries’ past in print webpage.
The heritage-listed status of the Bandstand required a delicate balance of specialised care and state approvals, which has contributed to the timeline for initiating the repair process. In December 2023, council announced the construction contract award for the repair of the Bandstand. Construction commenced in January 2024 and was opened to the community on 25 June 2024.
As part of the repair work, the bandstand was repainted using a heritage palette.