The Southampton 150th Anniversary Legacy Fund has made a big contribution to the local cenotaph.
$91,300 was donated by the legacy fund to the Southampton Cenotaph Rejuvenation Project.
The donation was announced in a media release on January 7. The Legacy Fund arose from the Southampton 150th Anniversary celebrations in 2008, which ended with a surplus following huge contributions from the community.
The Southampton Cenotaph Rejuvenation project includes enhancements to the High and Huron Street intersection to honor veterans of Southampton and Saugeen First Nation.
It includes two memorial walls on the southwest and northwest corners, restoration of the existing Cairn and Cross, and landscaping on the traffic island for improved aesthetics and accessibility.
The project also includes the relocation of the Mosquito Bomber Interpretive Plaque and the installation of a duplicate of the Women in Military Interpretive Plaque.
"We are very pleased to present this cheque for $91,300 to the Cenotaph renovation," said Joanne Robbins, speaking on behalf of the Legacy Fund committee. "It is a truly worthy project which so beautifully meets our criteria."
"This project is about remembrance, respect, and community pride," said Mayor Luke Charbonneau. "We are grateful for the support from the Southampton 150th Anniversary Legacy Fund which will help ensure the Cenotaph remains a meaningful and accessible place for generations to come."
