Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence, Glenorie
Community Based Initiative of the Year
NSW/ACT
Submission Overview
The Ray Whiteman Heritage Fence Project demonstrates outstanding community initiative through strong collaboration between community groups and local government. Together, they revitalised an underutilised site at the Wal Buckingham Memorial Gardens, transforming it into a safe, inclusive and meaningful civic space. Addressing public safety for memorial events, the handcrafted sandstone fence honours the late Ray Whiteman and celebrates local heritage, delivering lasting social, cultural and placemaking outcomes.

