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A park commemorates Don MacSween for his contributions to the Gold Coast community. He is regarded as the Gold Coast’s first environmentalist and helped to co-found many environmental protection groups.
Location
Address: | The Esplanade , Don Macsween Park, between 5th and 6th Avenue, Burleigh Heads , 4220 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.077371 Long: 153.447275 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Park |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Community |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 9th November, 1997 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADON MACSWEEN PARK.
Dedicated 9 November 1997.
This area of parkland was dedicated in memory of the late Don MacSween in recognition of his 25 years of service to the Gold Coast Community and his contribution to the environment. Don is regarded as the Gold Coast’s first environmentalist, co-founding the Gold Coast protection league, groups against sewage pollution and Kirra Environmental protection trust.
CR. G J Baildon CR. J E Grew Mayor Division 11
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