Since 2023,Tasmanian Landscape architects, Inspiring Place have been working with the families of the deceased children to create a permanent memorial.
Inspiring place have ensured the voices, memories, and wishes of the families have been at the heart of the design process, so the memorial becomes more than a place of remembrance; it is a shared space of comfort and enduring community strength.
The concept design was endorsed by the Devonport City Council on Monday 22nd September 2025. The Council will also take ownership of the ongoing maintenance.
Please click on the link below to view the Permanent Memorial Concept Design.
On Wednesday 8 October, Inspiring Place conducted guided walk throughs at the site of the permanent memorial (foreshore parkland at Coles Beach).
The timeline for the next steps:
- The development of the detailed design and procurement phase will commence from March - October 2026.
- The construction phase will commence from October 2026 - late April 2027.
The Tasmanian Government is funding the planning, design and implementation of the memorial and we appreciate the Australian Government for partnering with us.
Further updates and information will be provided here as the planning and development continues.