Australian Railway Monument

What is it?

The NSW Minister for Transport, announced mid-2001 that the State Government would allocate $1.3 million for the development of the Werris Creek Railway Monument. The Australian Railway Monument (ARM) is a tribute to the railway industry and its employees for their contribution to Australia's development.

There are two major parts, a monument including an honour board of names commemorating those people killed while working on the railways and an exhibition hosting a series of graphic displays. The themes investigated cover selected topics relating to the history and operations of the railways.

The Australian Railway Monument is being developed through a series of initiatives grouped under the ARM Project, funded by RailCorp and managed by the ARM Facilitator Team.

"Where is" Creek?

In choosing a suitable location for the Australian Railway Monument, the recognition of the major contribution by the railways to the formation of Australian rural life, its culture, character and its development has been a key consideration. Werris Creek in central NSW was chosen as the ideal location because of its significance as a railway town, its manifestations of Australian railway culture, its historical link to railway management and operations, and the availability of land and significant heritage assets.