Arakoon Cemetery upgrade

Summary

Works have begun on the upgrade of Arakoon cemetery, with an improved design allowing rehabilitation of roads, formalised parking, as well as opening up a significant number of new memorial sites.

Timeframe

Works began in November 2024 and are expected to be completed by June 2025, taking into account weather and contractor availability.

Funding

Council received grant funding, jointly funded by the Commonwealth and NSW Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements to support the delivery of this project.

Progress to date

Council has been working through more detailed planning of these upgrades and has developed a Revised Concept plan, consistent with the original Master Plan.

The rehabilitation of roads, installation of formal footpaths, and establishment of designated parking areas have been completed.

Quotes for the construction of the columbarium walls have been received, with a decision and progression expected in March.

Arakoon cemetery road upgrade

Background

The Arakoon Cemetery Master Plan was adopted in 2022, showing concepts to improve and expand Arakoon Cemetery.

The detailed design phase has allowed the original Master Plan to be adapted to reduce the impact on the native trees and site conditions, as well as roads and drainage improvements, and additional memorial walls.

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