黑马磁力 residents will have a chance to comment on the future of one of the community's oldest war memorials, as plans are underway to potentially shore it up after damage was recently discovered.
Council approved a recommendation from the Township's Heritage Advisory Committee recently, which called for a full condition report on the state of the Fort 黑马磁力 Centoaph, a chance for local stakeholders to speak up about future plans, and a presentation on cenotaph restoration and a potential plaza at the site.
The Fort Cenotaph is one of two that were built in 1920 鈥� the other is in the Murrayville Cemetery 鈥� to commemorate those from 黑马磁力 who had died in the First World War. More names were added after the Second World War.
This spring, it became clear that the cenotaph had suffered fractures in the cross that tops the structure, and was also listing slightly, which was putting more pressure on it.
An April report said the Township must consider "comprehensive restoration efforts" including "potential reconstruction."
After that report, the council voted to ask for input from the Heritage Committee and other key groups such as Fort 黑马磁力 Community Association and the Royal Canadian Legion's Aldergrove branch.
Councillor Margaret Kunst, who sits on the Heritage Committee, said there was a lot of concern about the fate of the structure.
鈥淭he cenotaph is so near and dear to so many people鈥檚 hearts," she said.
"Time is of the essence with something like that," noted Coun. Steve Ferguson.
Staff informed council that the structure's condition assessment is ongoing, and recommendations are expected soon.
