Get to Anzac service early say TCC

Tauranga City Council is advising residents going to tomorrow's combined Anzac Day civic memorial service at Tauranga Domain to get there early, with thousands expected to attend.

The combined Tauranga and Mount Maunganui Anzac Day Civic Memorial Service at Tauranga Domain, from 9.45am, will mark the historical significance of the city's War Memorial Gates and the 100th Anniversary of the Anzac Cove landings.


Tauranga City Council are expecting between 6000-8000 people at this year's civic service. Photo: File.

The combined civic service replaces both the civic services previously held at Memorial Park and Mount Drury – for the community to stand together to recognise 100 years since New Zealand and Australian soldiers landed on the beaches of Gallipoli.

Tauranga City Council manager strategic events Pip Loader says they are expecting between 6000-8000 people at this year's civic service, and she's advising people to allow themselves plenty of time to get to the venue 'to ensure they are seated by 9.45am”.

Road closures:

There will be a number of road closures around the region tomorrow, to make way for events to commemorate Anzac Day.

Tomorrow from 5am-11am the following roads will be closed:

Mount Maunganui:

Marine Parade – from Commons Avenue to Banks Avenue, Grace Avenue from Maunganui Rod to Marine Parade.

Pacific Avenue – from May Street to Marine Parade.

Tauranga City:

In Tauranga City, Cameron Road will be closed from Chapel Street/Brown Street intersection to Hamilton Street from 8am to 12pm.

Katikati:

State Highway at Katikati will be closed from 5am until 7.30am for a Dawn Parade. A detour will be in place via Fairview Rd and Beach Rd.

The detour is not suitable for High Productivity Motor Vehicles, which will be stacked on the side of the highway until the parade finishes.

Te Puke:

State Highway 2 (Jellicoe Rd) Te Puke will be closed from 10.30am until 11.30am for commemorations. A short detour will be in place on local roads. The detour is not suitable for HPMV vehicles.

Free buses and parking:

Free Park and Ride services will be available from Greerton RSA and Mount Maunganui RSA to and from Tauranga Domain for the combined service starting 9.45am.

Plus, Tauranga City Council's Elizabeth Street and Spring Street parking buildings are free on Saturdays.

The event will be held regardless of weather – there is no alternative venue.

Send in your Anzac Day photos: SunLive will be commemorating Anzac Day with coverage of events around the region but we'd love our readers to send in their own photos of the day. Send all Anzac Day photos to: newsroom@thesun.co.nz

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