memorial/facility · 2 meetings
Ebbw Vale War Memorial
Mentions
- The damaged stone soldier is to be removed and repaired.
- Repair or replacement options were discussed following significant damage.
- The memorial may be temporarily altered while works are undertaken, with completion targeted before ANZAC Day 2027.
- The memorial is expected to undergo repair or replacement works, preserving a local heritage and community landmark.
- The outcome concerns the restoration of a prominent local memorial and community heritage asset.
- The Ebbw Vale War Memorial stone soldier will be removed, repaired, re-installed and re-dedicated before ANZAC Day 2027.
Decisions
Ebbw Vale War Memorial repairs
Council resolved to remove and repair the damaged stone soldier at Ebbw Vale War Memorial. Removal will occur in accordance with the Chief Executive Officer’s advice, with repairs, re-installation and re-dedication to occur before ANZAC Day 2027.
The memorial may be temporarily altered while works are undertaken, with completion targeted before ANZAC Day 2027.
Ebbw Vale War Memorial repair options considered
Councillors discussed remediation or replacement options after significant damage to the memorial’s stone soldier, including removal of its head and the hand holding a gun. Feedback was provided on repair options.
The memorial is expected to undergo repair or replacement works, preserving a local heritage and community landmark.
Topics
Ebbw Vale War Memorial damage
Councillors considered the damage identified on 9 May 2026 and discussed repair or replacement approaches for the stone soldier.
The outcome concerns the restoration of a prominent local memorial and community heritage asset.