As part of its mission of development and restoration, the Linden Mayor and Town Council (LM&TC) has begun the rehabilitation of the Christianburg Cemetery.
This announcement was made by the Mayor of Linden, Waneka Arrindell in an interview with the Department of Public Information (DPI).
She disclosed that the idea was birthed following the observation by the environmental department of incessant growth of vegetation between and around tombs, this despite the LM&TC’s continuous efforts at maintenance.
The Mayor related that the decision was then made, and the LM&TC commenced the paving of the areas surrounding the tombs which would make it easier for persons to walk around the area while simultaneously reducing the growth of bushes.
“It’s a very good initiative, and I must congratulate the department for thinking ahead. This now allows persons to be able to walk through the burial area and it also contributes to the development of the ground’s aesthetics,” she was quoted as saying.
The Linden Mayor noted that while this initiative costs significant funds, in the end, the cost of maintenance would be reduced, and the investment will prove its worth.
“We are encouraging residents to utilise the Christianburg Cemetery as the final resting place for their loved ones. I also encourage them to beautify the spaces of which their loved ones now lay at rest as we work towards improving the area,” she urged.
The Mayor acknowledged that many persons resting there would’ve made significant contributions to the township of Linden and it is her goal to ensure that the resting place is one that reflects their contributions.
According to the DPI, the Christianburg Cemetery is the only cemetery present on the West Bank of the Demerara River in Linden. Though it is maintained by the council, residents also collaborate with the entity to do maintenance works.
