Shrine of Remembrance

The $45 million redevelopment of Victoria’s most significant war memorial, the Shrine of Remembrance has won numerous design and architectural awards. Complementing the original 1920’s design, the project featured new exhibition and educational spaces, the extension of the under croft area of the Shrine and construction of two new courtyards. It was completed ahead of schedule and in time for the ANZAC centenary in April 2015.

Project highlights

The centrepiece of the project, the Galleries of Remembrance commemorating the centenary of the commencement of World War I.
Creation of a digital Roll of Honour for Victorians who enlisted in World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Display area for lifeboat used in the Gallipoli landings, on long term loan from the Australian War Memorial.
A new lecture theatre and expanded educational facilities to cater for over 50,000 students annually to help them engage with and learn about our service men and women.
Over 1 million people are expected to visit the Shrine annually by 2020.

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Projects Managed

$1.9BN

Budgets Managed

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Testimonials

Hi David,

You attended the EDFL finals at Bayswater last Saturday, on your way into the ground you stopped and spoke to our son who played in the under 18’s grand final for Lilydale, I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to have a chat with him, he was very impressed as were we his parents, it was a surprise because most other local politicians do not take the time to acknowledge people within the community other than at some official function where there are points to be won.

Once again thank you and all the best for the future.

Regards,
Wayne Mooroolbark

It is pleasing to see David showing concern for issues within the area as well as having a presence at the numerous events within the area to listen to resident’s issues.

Mr Macrae, Kilsyth

Hi David,

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for the 'do not knock' sticker we received in the mail today.

Best thing ever!!!

Thanks for making our area a better place to live :)

Sally

Thank you for the Birthday Card for my mother-in-law who turns 96 in Sept.

It is much appreciated and sits proudly on the mantelpiece.

Regards,
Vin

Dear Mr Hodgett,

last week my parents celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. I am just writing to thank you for organising the many letters of congratulations from many politicians and officials representing their area. They were thrilled and delighted to receive so many, and had a wonderful day.

Thanks again,
Lyn

I also appreciate David and your own efforts to keep the outer eastern areas a great place to live. I am sure that you are bombarded with requests for help daily; that you do take each one seriously is a credit to all of you at David's office. All of you have been extremely helpful and approachable and I know my parents have been grateful for David's help over the years. He must hate getting up on cold mornings to stand at the railways stations to say good morning as we all commute in.......I have never known a member to be so diligent, visible and genuine in his efforts.

In the past I have been a green/independent voter but David has been something of a catalyst for questioning just why I voted the way I did. By being who he is, and by having a great team around him to support his genuine work I have been impressed enough to change.

Please accept my gratitude for all your help, now and to my family in the past.

With kind regards,
Ms Thomas.