THE centrepiece of Anzac Day ceremonies each year in Taree is being improved.
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The memorial clock, located in Fotheringham Park is receiving an addition for the centenary anniversary of Anzac Day.
The addition will be the Great War 1914-1918 Memorial Walkway.
"It is a paved walkway linking the WWI Memorial with memorial columns within the remembrance precinct of Fotheringham Park. The walkway is to consist of the marked bricks indicating the significant campaigns and battles the Australian troops fought in during WWI and adds to the story of the memorial and its surrounds," chairman of the Taree 2015 Anzac Day Planning committee, Darcy Elbourne explained.
The Taree 2015 Anzac Day Planning committee recently received $12, 000 in funding from the Department of Veteran Affairs to complete the project.
Work around the site started in 2013 beginning with restoration of the clock from deterioration caused by flooding. Necessary improvements also took place on the paving on Victoria Street.
This year's celebrations are expected to draw huge numbers to mark the 100th anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli.
"The Memorial Walkway Great War 1914-1918 dedication ceremony is planned to be the highlight of the Anzac service where the local community is expected to attend in numbers exceeding previous Anzac Days in Taree,'' Mr Elbourne said.
"The dedication of the walkway will include the unveiling of the Centenary of Anzac commemorative plaque. The ceremony will include participation of local student and dignitaries from the community. The War Memorial precinct will be a feature and be the talk of the town as we prepare for the centenary of Anzac celebration 2014-2018, but also to ensure the continuation of remembrance traditions."
Mr Elbourne believes the updated memorial will stand as a significant education tool for the community, but most importantly as a symbol to remember those who served us.
"The list of family names, some whole families of father, sons and brothers are the permanent reminders of the service and loss from our community," he said.