Memorial restoration

Great Western War Memorial Park has had an overhaul as part of a Restoration of the Great Western Memorial Obelisk and Gates project.

Work has included the cleaning of lichen from memorial gate granite pillars, repainting of gates and repointing on the base of a bluestone obelisk that stands in the middle of the park. Lead lettering on the obelisk was also cleaned.

The State Government provided money to Northern Grampians Shire Council for the project through a Restoring Community War Memorials and Avenues of Honour program.

Cr Jason Hosemans said it was great to be able to honour those that have fallen with the memorial in Great Western.

“To be able to restore it a few weeks out from Anzac Day is a great result,” he said.

The Great Western community uses the site, first unveiled in 1956, as the site for its Anzac Day commemorations and also as an open space for recreational activities.