Communities across the nation will come together to commemorate ANZAC Day this week, with various events taking place across the Rockhampton region.
Rockhampton, Gracemere, Mount Morgan, Westwood, Bouldercombe, Marmor and Alton Downs will host dawn and day services, with marches also taking place in Rockhampton, Gracemere and Mount Morgan on Thursday 25 April.
Council is extending the ANZAC Day commemorations following the Rockhampton March with a free sausage sizzle on the riverside boardwalk, ahead of an expected RAAF flypast over Quay Street at 11.30am. The flypast time is a guide only and subject to change.
The community are invited to attend the Stenhouse Park Memorial Service, which will be held in Koongal at 10.30am on Wednesday 24 April.
Full list of road closures and event details below:
EVENTS AND ASSOCIATED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
Rockhampton Dawn Service
Dawn service at 4.27am, Cenotaph, Rockhampton Botanic Gardens. Please bring a torch and jumper with you to the service. The service coincides with the time the first ANZAC soldier set foot on Gallipoli local time.
Rockhampton Dawn Service Road Closures
From 3.00am to 6.00am Spencer Street will be closed between Agnes and Ann Street. Ann Street will be closed between Penlington and Spencer Street.
Rockhampton Dawn Service Bus and Parking
There will be a shuttle bus operating for the Dawn service from the Fantastic Furniture car park (143 Gladstone Road, Allenstown) to the Botanic Gardens from 3.00am to 4.00am. The shuttle bus will return to the Fantastic Furniture car park from 5.15am to 6.15am. Limited parking will be available at The Rockhampton Golf Club, Mater Hospital, and the temporary car park off Agnes Street. We encourage attendees to carpool where possible.
Rockhampton March
March assembles at 9.00am at the intersection of Archer and Alma Streets. Step-off at 9.57am. March will proceed along Archer Street intersection, turning right onto Victoria Parade and marching under Fitzroy Bridge and along Quay Street to William Street. The saluting dais is located at the intersection of Denham and Quay Street.
Rockhampton March Temporary Road Closures
Changed traffic conditions will be in place between 6.00am and 1.00pm within the CBD.
- Archer Street - between Denison Street and Victoria Parade
- Alma Street - between Cambridge Street and Fitzroy Street
- Bolsover Lane - between Cambridge Street and Archer Street
- Victoria Parade/Quay Street - between Archer Street and Stanley Street
- Royal Street - between East Street and Victoria Parade
- East Lane - between Cambridge Street and Fitzroy Street
- William Street - between Quay Lane and Quay Street
- Denham Street - between Quay Lane and Quay Street
Please note the school bus set down areas will be on Cambridge Street and vehicle passenger drop off areas will be at the Archer Park Rail Museum. Under no circumstances will buses or vehicles be permitted to stop on Archer Street near the train line. It is NOT SAFE to do so. Drivers must obey all road rules and follow traffic controller instructions.
RAAF Flypast
Following the Rockhampton March, there will be a free sausage sizzle on the riverside boardwalk, ahead of a RAAF flypast, expected over Quay Street at 11.30am. The flypast time is a guide only and subject to change.
Gracemere March
March assembles at 4.10am in the vicinity of Conaghan Park on Lawrie Street. Step-off at 4.25am.
Gracemere Service
Dawn service at 4.35am, Gracemere Cenotaph, RSL, James Street. Participants are invited to attend a Gunfire breakfast in the RSL Club Rooms after the service.
Westwood Service
Service at 6.00am, Westwood Hall, Capricorn Highway. Participants are invited to remain after the service for tea and coffee.
Bouldercombe Service
Dawn service at 4.28am at the Leanne Hinchliffe Memorial Lions Park, Burnett Highway. Participants are invited to attend a gold coin donation breakfast after the service at the Recreation Complex.
Alton Downs Service
Dawn service at 4.27am, Memorial Cenotaph, Alton Downs Hall, corner of Nicholson and Ridgelands Roads. Participants are invited to attend a Gunfire breakfast at the Alton Downs Hall after the service.
Marmor Service
Dawn service at 4.27am, Marmor Memorial Park, Tynan Street. Participants are invited to attend a breakfast at the Marmor Fire Brigade after the service.
Mount Morgan Service
Dawn service at 5.20am at Anzac Park, Morgan Street (assemble at 5.15am).
Mount Morgan March
March assembles at 10.45am, School of Arts, Morgan Street. Step-off at 11.00am. Service at 11.10am, Anzac Park, Morgan Street.
C.Q. Military Museum
Breakfast and other activities will be held at the Drill Hall on Archer Street from 5.00am to 5.00pm. There will be a Gunfire breakfast from 5.00am to 10.00am for $10. The bar will operate from 5.00am and there will be a $3 sausage sizzle after the March. Coffee van onsite. Museum opens at 9.00am and is free entry.
Stenhouse Park Service
Wednesday 24 April. Service at 10.30am at Stenhouse Park, Lakes Creek Road, Koongal.
Rats of Tobruk Association
Service cancelled.
