Construction crews will begin pouring the foundations of the Kingfisher Centre, the park’s first stage main building and multi-purpose hub, from mid-March.

After years of planning and consultation, construction at Harkness Memorial Park is ramping up. What was once wheat fields is taking shape as Melbourne west’s newest memorial park – and GMCT’s operational expertise is shaping how it’s being built.

Major construction has begun at Harkness Memorial Park, with Building Engineering appointed to deliver the first stage. The site is expected to open in early 2027.

Early construction phase complete at Harkness Memorial Park with boundary tree planting finished. Major construction works to begin December 2025.

Following the preparation that began in July, construction is now underway onsite at Harkness Memorial Park, as this new community space starts to take shape.

Work is starting on the first stage of Harkness memorial Park, delivering essential infrastructure and setting the foundation for a welcoming new community space in Melbourne’s west.

Construction will soon commence at Harkness Memorial Park.

Construction is expected to commence in mid-2025.