Heritage Management Plan for the Australian American Memorial and Sir Thomas Blamey Square

Notification for Public Consultation required under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC ACT)

The Australian American Memorial and Sir Thomas Blamey Square is  located in the suburb of Russell and forms the eastern apex of Canberra’s National Triangle.

Constructed in 1953-54, the Memorial and Blamey Square is an important symbol of Australian gratitude to American service personnel for their contribution to the defence of Australia during World War II. The Memorial and Blamey Square is listed on the Commonwealth Heritage List (CHL) for its historical, aesthetic and social values.

Under paragraph 324S(6)(a) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, the National Capital Authority (NCA) welcomes comments on the draft Heritage Management Plan from members of the public, Indigenous People with rights and interests to the place, key stakeholders and community groups by close of business Friday 4 March 2022.

The draft Heritage Management Plan can be downloaded here.

Submissions can be made via email to heritage@nca.gov.au or sent to GPO Box 373, Canberra ACT 2601. Please contact the NCA for further information on (02) 6271 2888.