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Central Park was renamed Volunteer Park to commemorate the International Year of Volunteers in 2001 and volunteer groups and individuals of Port MacDonnell.
International Year of Volunteers was designated for 2001 by the United Nations General Assembly. The initiative aimed at increased recognition, facilitation, networking and promotion of volunteering, to highlight the achievements of the millions of volunteers worldwide who devote their time to serving others, and to encourage more people globally to engage in volunteering.
Location
Address: | Meylin & Charles Street, Volunteer Park, Port MacDonnell, 5291 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.056194 Long: 140.694806 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Park |
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Monument Theme: | Culture |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 2nd December, 2001 |
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Volunteer Park 2001
Formerly Central Park
Plaque :
Volunteer Park
Formerly "Central Park"
Renamed in recognition of volunteer groups and individuals in this area and International Year of Volunteers 2001
Presented by the District Council of Grant
2nd December 2001