Called the Tasmanian Workers Commemorative Park, it will be built in Elizabeth Gardens beside Aurora Stadium.

The park will commemorate Tasmanians who died at work.

This will be done with a walkway and seats, gardens and art to encourage contemplation.

The park is being championed by Guy Hudson, whose son, Matthew, died while working at the Australian Food Group in Killafaddy Road in 2004.

Mr Hudson said he "absolutely loved" the idea of students being involved as the park was an educational tool.

He said he wanted people going past the park to think "if I am not careful at work, I will be part of that park".

Australian Technical College Northern Tasmania chief executive Nigel Hill said he expected carpentry and metalwork students would be involved.

Mr Hill said the college, at Inveresk near the park, undertook community projects and this would be the biggest.

He said the college wanted to help the community plus the work would give students valuable project management experience.

Inveresk and Aurora Stadium manager Robert Groenewegen said the project would cost about $100,000.

Contributions of material and cash can be made through the Launceston City Council.

He said he expected work to start in October and be finished this year.

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