Locals were familiar with the pioneer cemetery, and some had been mowing the grass in respect of those buried, however, the cemetery was in a state of advanced decline.  Many of the stones were in very poor shape – broken, falling over, or sinking into the earth.

A small group was formed – Anne Kells, Pat Malone and Helen MacDonald – all with ties to the cemetery, who helped take the dream of restoring the cemetery to reality.  This small group, organized a Restoration Committee and secured funding from the Federal Government, which enabled the first restoration since the 1970’s to take place.

Below is a photo gallery of some initial work in evaluating the work to be done and planning the first phase of restoration.