Ypres (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) restored a historic monument, costing 6 million euros, to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. Sarah Camerlynck oversees the project, focusing on preservation.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has been undertaking the restoration of a historical landmark in Ypres since 2023. It was to take 2 years and be completed by 2025. Sarah Camerlynck, a CWGC employee, said that work on the project is on schedule, given the fact that the monument is ancient.
She further stated that restoration is very important as the monument will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027. Restoration operations have been tasked with fixing up the outside part of the monument, such as replacing old, worn-out bricks and making sure the monument has the same outlook as when first built.
How is CWGC restoring the Ypres monument for its 100th anniversary?
The restoration project involved replacing the old roof with a new one that is also green. They mentioned that it helps keep the monument warm and uses less energy. The CWGC is using this green roof to make sure that the monument is good for the environment and will last for many years to come.
“We proceeded very carefully,”
says Camerlyck.
“We only repaired things when it was necessary. You can see that in the monument. It doesn’t look ‘shiny’ new, but that wasn’t the intention. We respected the 100-year-old monument.”
The monument cost 6 million euros to fix. Many people helped pay for it. The money came from different places. They all agreed that the monument is important. The people who paid for the repairs think the monument is important. They want to make sure the monument is here for future generations.
