The Australian War Memorial has reached a major milestone with the copper roof on the new Anzac Hall nearing completion. The structure is inspired by the iconic Rising Sun badge worn by the Australian Army.
The Australian Rising Sun design, synonymous with the ANZACs, has been a symbol of service since the First World War and remains the official badge of the Australian Army.
The Memorial has released new images and aerial footage of the revamped Memorial as the final touches are made to the roof.
Australian War Memorial Director, Matt Anderson, said: "In a fitting tribute, the roof of the new Anzac Hall draws inspiration from the iconic Australian Rising Sun badge, reflecting the spirit of the ANZACs that endures through to today's generation of service personnel."
"The cutting-edge copper roof is an extension of the Memorial's original vision and goes hand in hand with the famous copper dome silhouette."
Lendlease is leading the construction on the Anzac Hall main works package.
Last month Prime Minister Anthony Albanese launched the new Main Entrance at the front of the heritage building, calling the Australian War Memorial the "most important building in the nation".
Set for completion by Anzac Day 2026, Anzac Hall will give a home to thousands of stories from recent conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
"Anzac Hall will honour the past and also bring into focus conflicts of the new generation including peacekeeping" Mr Anderson said.
"We will tell the stories of our newest veterans and defence operations in the same museum that houses our oldest relics.
"From mid-March we will be craning our larger technology items into lower Anzac Hall and soon our much-loved G for George Lancaster bomber will be back at the Memorial.
"This is an exciting milestone for everyone who has worked so hard to bring this ambitious project to life," he said.
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Timelapse: Anzac Hall Roof
