Kurri Kurri Lawn Cemetery is to be expanded, in a move Cessnock council says will "guarantee a future resting place for those in the community who want it".
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The new internment area will be 750 square metres and include 156 new burial plots.
Cessnock mayor Bob Pynsent said council was mindful of any disruptions to the public and pointed out that all efforts would be taken to keep interference to a minimum.
"We would like to thank the community in advance for their patience as we undertake this upgrade what is an important community facility," Cr Pynsent said.
"I'd stress that all current burial sites will not be impacted by the extension."
Preliminary works are already underway at the site, with major construction works scheduled to start in late April.
The preliminary works include the installation of automatic irrigation, concrete beams for lawn interments, turf, the construction of roadways, paths and landscaping. It is anticipated that work will be complete by the end of June. Where possible, the majority of works on weekday, with the hope of minimising disruption to visitors during peak weekend periods.
During this time it is expected that there will be some site access restrictions, but the cemetery will remain open.
Increasing demand for cemetery space is an issue that many metropolitan areas face.
It has led to alternatives options like leased plots being considered, something Cessnock council has been quick to rule out.
