Haylett announces grant for war memorial restoration

A NEW flagpole for Rheola’s war memorial is one of 55 grants announced by the State Government this week.

The $1760 grant to Inglewood-Bridgewater RSL sub-branch will see a replacement pole at the memorial and avenue of honour. Memorial gates at the recreation reserve entrance will also be regilded with grant money.

A community working bee last November started restoration of the previously neglected avenue and the town’s first ANZAC Day commemoration since 1978 was held last month.

Ripon MP Martha Haylett said: “This funding will help ensure we continue to honour the service and sacrifice of the veteran community.

“Our veterans have given so much to our communities and these grants will help ensure their legacy lives on for generations to come.”

“These works will allow the Inglewood/ Bridgewater RSL sub-branch to restore Rheola’s war memorial entrance, breathing new life into this community asset,” Ms Haylett said.