Council
20 November, 2025
Somerset RSLs seek funds for memorials
The Lowood and Kilcoy RSLs are working with Somerset Council for grant applications to deliver projects honouring people who have served in the military.
The Lowood and Kilcoy RSLs are working with Somerset Council for grant applications to deliver projects honouring people who have served in the military.
In Lowood, Council is making an application to the Queensland Government’s Honouring our Veterans Grant Program for $75,000 for the relocation of an existing monument and anchoring of a cenotaph in the new Memorial Plaza in Clock Park, a key feature of the Lowood Botanic Core.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said the new cenotaph and Memorial Plaza would create an inviting new ceremonial space in Lowood.
“The Lowood RSL Sub Branch was engaged by Council when selecting the monument types and we’re grateful for their support for this project,” Cr Wendt said.
“The existing monument will be relocated to the RSL’s grounds and be reinstalled with a flagpole.”
The total project will cost $87,500, with a $12,500 contribution from Council.
Council will also write a letter of support for a new project being undertaken by Kilcoy RSL Sub Branch.
“The RSL’s ‘Avenue of Honour’ will serve as a memorial to all who served in the military from the Boer War until present-day with 14 displays to be placed around Fred Greensill Lake at Yowie Park, Kilcoy,” Cr Wendt said.
“This project expands on the Memorial Walk around the lake, which was opened by the Kilcoy RSL in 2016 and also made possible by grants and RSL donations.”
