The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence is an initiative of the GPA, Glenorie Memorial Hall Committee and Hornsby Shire Council.
Obective: to develop a fence that is in keeping with the heritage of our community, acknowledges the community contribution of the late Ray Whiteman plus honouring the military forces. The project will involve a fantasic carved sandstone fence and landscaping. The GPA is working closely with Hornsby Shire Council.
Thanks to the council, and in particular HSC Deputy Mayor Warren Waddell and David De-Fina, Landscape Co-ordinator | Parks, Trees & Recreation Branch for their assistance thus far.
The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence in the Wal Buckingham Park next to the Memorial is underway.
The GPA Fence Committee with the Hornsby Shire Council have finalised the plan and it has been exhibited and approved. Meetings have been extremely positive working closely with David De-Fina, Landscape Co-ordinator at Hornsby Shire Council and Zoe Cooke HSC in developing the cohesive plan which links the recently renovated cenotaph to the memorial hall via the fence in one flowing design. As a community, being able to better utilise the space will be fantastic and the paths have been installed in September 2023 with landscaped gardens and new tree plantings. New tables and benches have been installed and the park can already be utilised for picnics and relaxing from the daily grind.
Now we plan to build the fence to complement the cenotaph and create a beautifal framework for the park, The beautiful carvings will respect the sacred area for ANZAC, of course pay tribute to Ray and the heritage of our area,starting with the First Nations pier, through the convict road build with early transport to the district plus the agricultural, sporting and people who contributed to our community. AUSSIE Stonemasons has commenced the carving and the Ray Whiteman Dedication pier pictured above is complete. In June 2023 the military carvings were commenced and the Navy and Air Force Piers are completed (September 2023).
Robyn Preston in her capacity as our State MP secured $10,000 to contribute to the project, directly from the Premier in the form of a discretionary grant, on top of the $20,000 Community Building Partnership Grant towards the fence. Bendigo Bank (Galston Community Bank) has pledged monies towards the carvings and build and many of the community have also contributed.
We do need your support to raise more funds to complete the project and you can add to our goal in a few ways:There are many ways you can contribute:
Return and Earn -Download the app so when you recycle your bottles at Glenorie Woolworths you help the planet while supporting the fence. Select the Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence as your active payout to donate your Return and Earn refund.
Scan the QR code on our website home page to make an instant donation to our GoFundMe page
Direct credit donation to
“The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence Fund” : BSB 633 000 Account 172 608 085