Kingfisher Centre – Foundations to begin mid-March

Construction

6 Mar

*Artist’s impression of the Kingfisher Centre, the park’s first stage main building which will feature reception, ceremonial and function spaces.*

The first building at Harkness Memorial Park is on its way.

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, marking the establishment of Harkness Memorial Park.

Named after the sacred kingfisher

The Kingfisher Centre takes its name from the sacred kingfisher, a native bird that also inspired the name of the adjoining Gundalugan Gardens (“goon-doh-loo-goon”).

In Wurundjeri knowledge, the sacred kingfisher is believed to guide spirits to the skies and the dreaming. It is a symbol of transition and connection, which are values that will be embodied in the Kingfisher Centre and the ceremonies that will happen there.

The park’s main gathering space in the first stage

In the first stage of Harkness Memorial Park, the Kingfisher Centre will serve as the park’s primary multi-purpose hub. It will house reception, operational services, and ceremonial and function spaces.

As the park grows and matures, a dedicated ceremonial building will be developed (planned for in later stages), and the Kingfisher Centre will evolve to support staff and administration.