The new cenotaph was proposed as a last project by the Shallow Lake Legion before its amalgamation with the Royal Canadian Legion in Hepworth.
The former cenotaph consisted of a cairn, built in 1946 to commemorate the soldiers of World Wars I and II.
Chair of the Cenotaph Project Committee Allyn Johnson says some of the money for the new cenotaph is being provided by the sale of the Shallow Lake legion building.
Other money is being requested from a fund operated by Veterans Affairs Canada.
Johnson says the a new cenotaph is being built with stone from the Bruce Peninsula.
He says it is about the same size as the former cairn.
Johnston says the project is exciting and the work is being carried out by all local contractors.
Johnston says the park surrounding the cenotaph is also being rejuvenated.
The cenotaph is actually situated on land owned by Georgian Bluffs.
Trees are being cut down to provide more light, and parking , landscaping and walkways are also in the works.
Johnston says the rejuvenation is very much a community project.
The cenotaph will not be ready for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremonies but a wreath will be placed at the site.
The project is now likely going to wrap up later in November.
The Royal Canadian Legion Hepworth Shallow Lake Branch will hold its Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Village of Hepworth.
