Tamworth Truck Driver Memorial Gardens
Highlights
- Reflect on the 180 plaques honouring drivers, celebrating their dedication to the transport industry.
- Stroll through the tranquil gardens, offering a peaceful space for remembrance and reflection.
- Enjoy family-friendly facilities, including picnic areas and public toilets, ensuring a comfortable visit.
- Explore one of only four memorials in Australia dedicated to professional drivers, enriching your understanding of local history.
The Truck Drivers Memorial commemorates men and women who have been accidentally killed while professional drivers and those who have dedicated their lives to the transport industry.
The Tamworth Truck Drivers Memorial is one of only four in the country. Built in 2000 by the Tamworth Truck Drivers Club, it is a place where drivers from the region, and outside, are remembered. Their names appear on plaques.
Flower have been left, notes from children and photos of those who have died. There are currently approximately 180 plaques on the memorial.
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- NSW – New England North West
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