Karen and Guy Hudson’s initial idea for a Park saw the formation of a volunteer committee to get the project underway in the later 2000s. The Committee was comprised of individuals from Launceston City Council, the then Labor Government’s offices, the Hudsons, and Unions Tasmania.

The first stage of the park was opened in 2011, featuring a welcoming entryway, a sculpture, and engraved words. A small amount of initial funding was provided by the State Labor Government, Unions Tasmania, and WorkSafe Tasmania. It was acknowledged this would be enough to get the Park started, but that funding would need to be sought from future Governments or businesses to complete it to its original vision. 

The volunteer committee over time fell away, with Guy Hudson largely occupying the sole role of advocate for completing the Park.

In 2017, Unions Tasmania Secretary Jessica Munday met Guy and they agreed this important project needed to be finished and that Unions Tasmania would join him in making that happen.

After years of advocacy and countless knockbacks for funding from a range of sources, a significant funding commitment was received by the Federal Labor opposition in 2022 and delivered when they won Government. The State Government then came on board with a contribution and Unions Tasmania and its combined affiliates also donated the funds that allowed the Park to be completed. 

The full vision unveiled on 28th April 2025 includes a commemorative walk, symbolic structures, and reflective installations representing the impact of workplace deaths across industries.