en.Wedoany.com Reported - Pat Munro Ltd, on behalf of Moray Council, has completed the construction of the new Linkwood Cemetery in Elgin. Covering an area of 5.6 hectares, the cemetery is located adjacent to Linkwood Road and Hallowood Road. It was identified through the council's local development plan as the optimal alternative site to the existing cemetery, which is nearing capacity. The new cemetery is roughly equivalent in size to nearly eight football fields.

The project contractor, Pat Munro Ltd, has constructed internal access roads, parking spaces, and pedestrian walkways, and implemented extensive landscaping to create a tranquil, accessible, and dignified environment. Although the construction is now complete, the cemetery will not open immediately. Grass seed has been sown in each burial section, requiring time for turf to establish and the ground to naturally settle. This maintenance period, lasting approximately one year, helps ensure the site is ready to welcome visitors and remains sustainable for future burials.

As part of the project, over 1,000 trees, along with numerous shrubs and wildflowers, will be planted to enhance biodiversity. Pat Munro Ltd will remain on site until December 2026 to oversee a 12-month maintenance period, monitoring and nurturing the new landscape and grassed areas to ensure their successful establishment. Councillor Marc Macrae, Chair of Moray Council's Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee, stated that the completion of the new cemetery in Elgin is a significant milestone for the community. This development ensures that future needs can be met while providing families with a peaceful and dignified environment for remembrance.

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