The Muster Point, Steel memorial in Mayfield, Australia

The Muster Point is a 70-tonne steel and bronze sculpture on Industrial Drive in Mayfield, eight metres high, sixteen metres long and twelve metres wide. It was fabricated by sculptor Julie Squires with BHP workers in the Fabrication Shop. Its four walls form a skyline profile of the steelworks, and the gates, though locked, can be opened for access.

The memorial was built in 1999 to honor the Newcastle Steelworks of BHP, which operated for 84 years. The site marks the industrial heritage of the region and the workforce that sustained it.

The memorial was created through collaboration between artist Julie Squires and BHP workers in the Fabrication Shop before the plant closed. The structure reflects the hands-on connection between artist and industrial workers from that era.

The sculpture stands in Muster Point Park on Industrial Drive, Mayfield, on ground that belonged to the steelworks. Its gates are locked but can be opened to allow access, so entry is not guaranteed at any set time. The nearby Newcastle Steelworkers Memorial by Will Maguire, dedicated on 2 June 2015, honours those who died in the industry between 1915 and 1999.

The 70-tonne memorial was built on land that was originally part of the steelworks and was selected for its proximity to coal deposits. This placement directly connects the monument to the raw materials that powered the industry.