IT'S not just the stories of servicemen and women that will be told as part of Emu Park's Centenary of Anzac Memorial Precinct, even horses, dogs and pigeons will be given a mention.

Capricorn Coast artist and urban planner Bill Gannon said yesterday during the turning of the sod for Stage 2 of the project, that he'd spent a lot of time sifting through stories about WWI veterans from the CQ region.

"With the help of local families and others we have sourced informative photographs, postcards, maps and articles," Mr Gannon said.

"But we've also found a few interesting stories about the loyalty of the dogs who would warn soldiers of poisonous gases in the trenches and even two pigeons were given awards for their service during the war."

The Gatehouse will have 26 floor-to-ceiling panels telling the story of the war, from the shores of Gallipoli to the legend of the Anzacs, Mr Gannon said.

"Besides a timeline of major events it will provide brief portraits of some locals involved in the war," he said.

"It's a very special project and will end up being a 1.5km walking track loop of the town once complete so people have a really special experience here."

Committee Secretary Barry Vains said it was a fitting tribute to honour the sacrifices of our brave men and women.

"World War 1 was Australia's most costly conflict in terms of deaths and casualties and it is important to recognise the sacrifices the original Anzacs made for Australia," Mr Vains said.

"The Memorial Precinct and in particular the artwork in the Gatehouse will help present and future generations to understand the war's impact on the life of the shire and the Central Queensland region."

Mayor Bill Ludwig praised the State Government, Emu Park RSL, Bendigo Community Bank, and Emu Park Lions who have all partnered in delivering the next stage of the project.

"This Project has already created a historic landmark for our region," he said.

Member For Keppel Brittany Lauga said she was delighted the State Government had played a major role in contributing to the project as well.

FAST FACTS

Stage 1 of this project cost $1.3 to $1.4 million, council contributed around $700,000

The project was the vision of the late artist, Emu Park resident and RSL member Ross Coulter

The overall project will take three years to complete