Work to mend and tidy up Renfrew War Memorial is expected to begin next week and last roughly three weeks, Renfrewshire Council has confirmed.
The local authority has provided an update on planned improvements at the landmark in the town’s Hairst Street, setting out exactly what the job will entail.
As part of the project, masonry is set to be repaired, the roof structure sealed, the rainwater management system enhanced and vegetation removed.
The information was included in a report that was considered by elected members at last Wednesday’s meeting of the infrastructure, land and environment policy board.
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The paper, authored by Gordon McNeil, director of housing, environment and infrastructure, explained: “The Renfrew War Memorial was professionally surveyed and the condition report that was produced highlighted various issues with the roof. Following further investigation and a tender exercise, works have been commissioned to repair the roof.
“The scheduled works will include masonry repairs and replacement work to the base of the central pillar; application of new waterproof sealing to the roof structure; improvements to the existing rainwater management system; [and] removal of vegetation growth.”
The report outlined the work is scheduled to begin on Monday, November 16, and last for three weeks but this will be subject to weather conditions.
It comes after concerns had previously been expressed about the condition of the war memorial.
To allow the works to be completed “safely and effectively”, the local authority has said it will be temporarily inaccessible for the duration of the project.
Meanwhile, Renfrewshire fell silent on Sunday as communities paid their respects to all of those who have fallen in conflict throughout the years.
A further update was provided on what will happen to the wreaths that have been placed at the site while the fix-up job is ongoing.
The paper added: “Wreaths laid as part of this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations will be carefully removed and safely stored by the council prior to the commencement of works.
“All wreaths will be returned to the memorial once the conservation works have been completed.”
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