with a tiled-roof waiting shed at the siding with a plaque commemorating Haigh, the drive to the sanitorium was flanked with Peltophorum trees and was officially opened by James Larcombe (MLA for Rockhampton) in the presence of Haigh's widow on Sunday 1 November 1953. More effective medical treatments for tuberculous resulted in the closure of the sanitorium in 1959, but the building continued to be used as a nursing home until the 1980s. The sanitorium buildings were then relocated or demolished; one is in use as a private home in Emerald. In 1996, Westwood held its first Anzac Day ceremony at its new memorial which was dedicated the same day. The event, organised by the Westwood Progress Association, was attended by approximately 80 people including official guests Fitzroy Shire mayor Mary Seierup, state MP Jim Pearce and federal MP Paul Marek. Fitzroy Shire councillor Vince Reynolds was the master of ceremonies while Uniting Church pastor Dorothy Demack served as the worship leader. At the , Westwood and the surrounding area had a population of 253. At the , Westwood had a population of 240. Heritage listings Westwood has the following heritage-listed sites: remains of the Adolphus William Copper Smelter Education Westwood State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls at 108 Herbert Street (). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 13 students with 2 teachers (1 full-time equivalent) and 4 non-teaching staff (2 full-time equivalent). References Further reading External links Town map of Westwood, 1973 Towns in Queensland Suburbs of Rockhampton Region Shire of Banana Localities in Queensland