We Care 4 Boven revamps historic Waterval Boven cemetery
Volunteers appeal for fuel and equipment to help restore graves and town infrastructure.
We Care 4 Boven has embarked on a project to clean the town’s historic cemetery in Waterval Boven. Volunteers started the clean-up at the start of the month by removing litter and broken tree branches.
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“The plan is to continue maintaining the cemetery and also install a protective fence around the area,” TK Maré said.
Cemetery restoration plans
The cemetery has graves that date back to the 1700s, including the first grave that was made in 1895. Former soldiers from the Commonwealth were also laid to rest at the cemetery.
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The restoration does not stop there. The non-profit organisation also plans to fix Zasm Street and the town’s welcome sign.
“We would like to thank everyone who assisted with the project and anyone is welcome to get involved and lend a hand,” Maré said.
He added that the organisation is in need of petrol for volunteers to travel and trimmer nylon lines for the brushcutters.
For those who would like to get involved, members of the public may contact Maré on 082 772 6396.
