Safety tests on memorials at Ammanford Cemetery
Safety tests are to be carried out on memorials at Ammanford Cemetery.
The works are being undertaken by Carmarthenshire County Council for health and safety reasons.
The council has a legislative duty to ensure all memorials in this cemetery are in a safe and stable condition.
Testing will begin on the week commencing July 31 on memorials in section Q.
The works are being undertaken by Carmarthenshire County Council for health and safety reasons.
The council has a legislative duty to ensure all memorials in this cemetery are in a safe and stable condition.
Testing will begin on the week commencing July 31 on memorials in section Q.
Memorials found to be in a dangerous condition will be fitted with a temporary support.
Remedial works will then be carried out by local monumental masons and the full cost will be paid for by the council.
Remedial works will then be carried out by local monumental masons and the full cost will be paid for by the council.
Families affected will be contacted in writing.
Executive board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “I would like to reassure relatives that any headstones which fail the safety test and require remedial work will be restored to the same high standard as they were originally erected and that the works will be undertaken with respect and dignity. Furthermore, the full cost of any re-instatement work will be met by the council.”
For further information or if you have any questions please call 01267 224543.
Executive board Member for Technical Services Cllr Colin Evans said: “I would like to reassure relatives that any headstones which fail the safety test and require remedial work will be restored to the same high standard as they were originally erected and that the works will be undertaken with respect and dignity. Furthermore, the full cost of any re-instatement work will be met by the council.”
For further information or if you have any questions please call 01267 224543.
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