1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework for the installation of all plaques or memorials whether in or on buildings on the pavement in parks gardens streets or public places. All plaques or memorials installed within the City need to conform to this policy.

Some parks or other locations already contain plaques or memorials that predate this Policy. These markers can contribute to an understanding of significant events or persons closely associated with the area’s history. An existing memorial or plaque should not however be taken as a precedent for future approvals.

Objectives in relation to plaques and memorials are to:

• Minimise the incidence of plaques and memorials in open space
• Restrict plaques and memorials to events or persons of outstanding significance to an area
• Minimise the risks and environmental impact of plaques and memorials

2. References

• Guidelines for Geographic Names
• Management Procedure – Plaques and Memorials
• CoGG Public Art Strategy
• CoGG Style Guide
• Greater Geelong City Council General Local Law 2005

3. Definitions

Plaque: flat tablet of metal stone or other material which includes text or images which commemorate a person event or historical information relative to the location or a new public artwork of significance

Memorial: An object established in memory of a person association anniversary or event and includes a monument.

Open Space: Open space refers to all land owned and/or managed by Council that is zoned Public Park and Recreation Zone or Public Conservation Resource Zone and is available for public access. Typically open space includes parks gardens trails habitat corridors utilities reserves foreshores waterways sportsgrounds and conservation reserves. It does not include vacant municipal land zoned for other purposes.

Public Place: Public Place refers to road reserves Municipal Buildings streetscapes and other council lands that are owned and/or managed by Council.

4. Council Policy