Memorial wall unveiled

A commemorative War Memorial Wall at the Peninsula Leisure Centre was officially unveiled on May 5 by Gosford Mayor Cr Laurie Maher and Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd.

Designed to combine both modern and traditional themes, the wall features corrugated and curved stainless steel fronted by flowing water, glass, plants and rocks.

The water concept was chosen to represent the eternal memory of Australia's men and women who served their country in times of war and conflict.

The words "Lest we Forget" are laser cut through the brushed stainless steel backing of the wall.

The wall features three plaques, including the original granite plaque featured at the Woy Woy Memorial Olympic Pool that stood on the site from 1968 to 2004.

The lyrics of Eric Bogle's song, The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, are also included on the wall.

During the official opening local town crier Mr Stephen Clarke read the lyrics to the 80 guests, many of them local ex-servicemen and women, who attended the ceremony.

The wall was blessed by Reverend Father Max Sainsbury, NSW Police Chaplain.

Creative iD was commissioned in September last year to draft a concept for a permanent War Memorial at the Peninsula Leisure Centre.

The company plans to enter the design in the Australian Graphic Design Association's Awards later this year.

Press release, May 9 Marion Newall, Gosford Council