The Italian Monument Project
The Italian Monument Project is a meaningful, community-funded gift from the Murray Bridge and Districts Italian Association Inc. (MBDIAI). This monument will honour the legacy of Italian migrants who made their homes in the Murraylands and made lasting contributions to the growth and spirit of our region.
The monument is proposed for installation within an existing garden bed in Linear Park - Adelaide Road. The location has been chosen for its historical significance to the Italian Community, with close proximity to their founding market gardens, family homes and the site of the first Murray Bridge Italian Club.
The monument design has been carefully thought out. The Italian figure will be made of Italian Carrara white marble, shipped from Italy. The marble will be carved in Adelaide by an Italian Stonemason. The base of the monument will be carved from black marble, which will include carvings that represent the migrant’s journey. The figure will face the direction of Italy and the sides of the base will show the journey that many made to start a new life in the Murraylands, South Australia.
A community gift
The MBDIAI is fully funding the creation and installation of the monument, as a heartfelt expression of pride in their heritage and the community they helped to build. Once completed, the monument will be gifted to the Rural City of Murray Bridge and the broader community.
Community consultation
Community consultation for the project was carried out in 2024, and following strong support, Council approved the project to proceed.
Follow the project here.
Project update
Murray Bridge’s new Italian Monument is taking shape.
Work has started on preparing the Linear Park site for the installation of the monument.
MBDIAI members and their contractors have completed early site works, including laying a concrete pad for the statue.
The statue itself, hand crafted in Italy by craftsmen from the finest Carrara marble, was recently shipped to Australia and is now receiving its final touches, before it is brought to Murray Bridge for installation.
Surrounding pathways will be laid around the monument, and lighting fixtures installed to light the monument at night.
Following the launch, the monument will be gifted to, and be under the care and control of Council.
Keep a lookout as the MBDIAI and their contractors bring this exciting project to life.
