Photo Credit: Jacquie S Photography
Funding was approved for restorations to the cenotaph on Battle Street at the Kamloops City Council meeting Tuesday afternoon.
The city recently received an anonymous $50,000 donation to repair the clocks atop the cenotaph in addition to a $25,000 grant from Heritage Canada, as well as a pair of $1,000 donations.
“The donation is amazing,” said Councillor Marg Spina. “I think it is really important we honour our veterans.”
It is estimated it will cost $90,000 to repair four clock faces and masonry of the cenotaph in addition to improving the surrounding landscaping to improve accessibility.
Photo Credit: Jacquie S Photography
“Part of the landscaping around the monument is kind of a steeper drop-off, so we just want to make sure that the site is a little bit more accessible, and create a little bit more of a plaza around the monument so that it’s easier particularly for veterans and their families who wish to wish to visit the cenotaph,” said Arts, Culture & Heritage Manager Barbara Berger.
The Kamloops Museum and Archives will be leading the restoration project.
The City of Kamloops will add $13,000 to the 2016 financial plan in order to complete the restorations.
