THE Linden Town Council (LTC) will soon begin restoration works on several historical sites in the township.
The sites that will benefit from these works are the Linden Heritage Museum, the Water Wheel at Burnham Drive, and the Hamilton Sawmill.
The move by LTC to commence these renovation works is not just to beautify the mining town, but also to preserve its rich history.

These works are being undertaken following the Council’s receipt of a $10 million subvention from the central government for the remainder of 2020.
Mayor of Linden, Waneka Arindell, in an interview with the National Communications Network (NCN) on Wednesday, said that the subvention will aid in the completion of some of the Council’s planned developmental projects.

“The projects from this year’s subvention remain the same, and so the monies have now focused on the repairs and maintenance of our burial grounds, the renovation and upgrade of our historical sites and we are focusing on some green spaces,”Arindell informed.
She added that the Council will be working to create several community parks in Wismar and McKenzie. This initiative, she said, will provide a more beautified look and create recreational facilities around the town.

“We’re looking to see if we can put two community parks so where we have the martyrs monument, that large fenced area, we are hoping that we’d be able to take part of that and put some stuff for children inside the yard so persons can come. Of course, there is going to be space for persons to come and park off of the road; so parents can drive in and have their children inside. We also looking to put some benches in there also, so parents could watch their children move about,” Mayor Arindell explained.

She stated that the Council has already started to develop the area around Egbert Benjamin Exhibition and Conference Centre, not only for relaxation and spending time with one’s family, but also as a space for any form of recreational activity.
Meanwhile, Mayor Arindell disclosed that the Council will be engaging residents on works for the new year. She stated that the LTC is working to ensure that all works undertaken will benefit the people of Linden.