Macarthur Memorial Park

About

Catholic Metropolitan Cemeteries Trust is preparing a Development Application (DA) for the Macarthur Memorial Park, a multidenominational cemetery and parklands to meet the needs of the community for the next 100 years. The proposed Macarthur Memorial Park is located at 166 –176 St Andrews Road, Varroville.

Key features

Cemetery

Burial areas for approximately 136,000 burial plots, including concealed burial rooms, lawn cemetery, natural burial areas, cremated remains, monumental areas and crypts

A crematorium is a prohibited use on the site.

Parklands

35.5 hectares of publicly accessible parkland including walkways, sculpture park and picnic areas.

Buildings and facilities

Six new buildings to accommodate cemetery and recreational uses, including a multidenominational chapel, cemetery function room, cafe and workshop.

Heritage

Restoration of existing historic buildings for public use

Expanded heritage curtilage around Varro Ville Homestead

A 'no build area' restricted to development as a lawn cemetery to protect the visual landscape.

Parking and access

Vehicle and pedestrian access via St Andrews Road

Construction of internal roads, pathways and approximately 280 parking spaces.