News
8 June, 2025
Cemetery vision becomes reality
THE Friends of Kilcoy Cemetery, supported by the Kilcoy District Progress Alliance (KDPA), are bringing long-awaited improvements to the local cemetery, with plans for a gazebo-style shade shelter now well underway.
Given the cemetery’s steep and sloped terrain, the addition of a shaded resting area is a welcome development—particularly for elderly visitors and those with mobility challenges.
KDPA President Sally Wright and dedicated volunteer Kylie Fry have been working hard behind the scenes to bring the project to life. Plans for the gazebo and entry gateways have been drawn up, multiple site meetings with Council and contractors have been held, and quotes for the construction have been sought.
Permission to undertake the building works on Council-owned land has now been obtained.
“We are very excited that our dreams are becoming a reality,” Ms Wright said.
To fund the next phase of the project, KDPA is currently applying for grant funding and encouraging community support to help make the vision a reality.
“What is happening here at Kilcoy Cemetery is more than just building and landscaping,” she said. “It’s about creating a space that respects the past, serves the present, and supports future generations.”
