Harlow’s Holocaust Memorial Garden has been fully restored in time for Holocaust Memorial Day on Thursday 27 January.
The restoration project was carried out by the COVID Recovery Support Team, who worked to cut back shrubs and cleared paths with HTS jet washing the beautiful pavements to return the garden to its former glory.
The COVID Recovery Support Team consists of gardeners from Clark Gardens, who have been drafted in by HTS to assist with carrying out works that were affected by service interruptions due to lockdowns.
Councillor Nicky Purse, cabinet member for environment, who has led the project, said:
“I am really pleased to see the fantastic results of the hard work that has gone into the Holocaust Memorial Garden. It is such a beautiful site and, with Holocaust Memorial Day this week, it is so important that we have a place where people are able to go and pay their respects. We are getting on with the job of restoring pride in our town.
“This project was also the first for the this new team, who will be working closely alongside HTS and will be appearing all over town to assist with making Harlow look as could as it can be. Their work will be an integral part of Harlow’s recovery in terms of landscaping and I look forward to seeing the town’s green areas go from strength to strength.”
Commenting on the completed project, Steve Ward, Operations Director for HTS, said:
“It has been a successful start to the COVID Recovery Support Team’s work with us. They really pulled out all the stops to turn the garden around in a short space of time and it is looking beautiful.”
To commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day on 27 January, the council will be hosting a virtual service on its YouTube channel, featuring contributions from the Chair and Vice-Chair of the council. This can be viewed on the day on the council's YouTube channel
The Holocaust Memorial Garden is situated at the back of the Harlow Study Centre barn and can be accessed via Netteswellbury Farm.
