LOCH MEMORIAL RESERVE
LOCH-POOWONG ROAD, LOCH, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Non-original alterations and additions, other than those specified above, are not significant.
Aesthetically, the banks of the Alsop River, and the now-mature WWII Oak trees give a sense of enclosure and comfort to the space. The Memorial gates are simple and elegant in design, but provide a formal entrance and clear purpose to the space. The planting of the trees around the edge of the oval in a semi-formal style provide structure to the space. (Criterion E)
Socially, the Loch Memorial Reserve is an important focal point for the Loch community, and it is a space for the community to commemorate and memorialise the fallen within the community and broader region. Significantly, the site and the money to formally establish the Reserve were raised from within the Loch community, ensuring the community would have ownership over the space. (Criterion G)
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LOCH MEMORIAL RESERVE - Physical Description 1
Loch Memorial Reserve is situated on the banks of the Alsop Creek to the north east of the township. It comprises a grassed football and cricket oval, three concrete tennis courts and associated buildings and facilities. Most of the buildings are grouped in the south west corner adjacent to the main entrance and include a small brick single storey pavilion with a skillion roof facing the oval, an iron shed with a gable roof and tilt garage door and a small cement block public toilet. The area around these buildings includes a small car park and a picnic and playground area containing BBQs and play equipment.
Significant elements of the Reserve include: The World War 1 Memorial Gates These are located at the entrance to the Reserve and comprise four wrought iron gates supported on four rough-hewn granitepillars. The pillars are of similar design with the inner pair being slightly taller. The gates comprise a pair of large central gates between the large pillars and two smaller gates on either side. They are of similar design including a sunrise motif on the top and are painted green. There are bronze plaques on each of the two inner pillars that contain the names of local people who served in World War 1. A small plaque at the base of one of the pillars includes the name of the manufacturer, J Robinson of Carlton.
The World War 2 memorial Oaks & memorial Pine The World War 2 memorial Oaks are planted in two areas; an L shaped group around the edge of the picnic and playground area, and a second group planted in pairs planted around the perimeter of the oval. Each tree has a plaque commemorating the person to whom it is dedicated. A further tree has been planted in the north east corner of the site, which is taken from a seed from Lone Pine. A plaque beside this tree advises that it was planted by the local RSL in 1983.Heritage Study and Grading
South Gippsland - South Gippsland Heritage Study
Author: David Helms with Trevor Westmore
Year: 2004
Grading:
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