Restoration Projects

QUONG SIN TONG MONUMENTQST MonumentQST Monument

Aim of Project
To restore the Quong Sin Tong Monument as close as possible to its original condition of 1877. The works aim to retain the monument’s significance and to secure its long term survival so that it can once again be used by the community as a shrine for funeral ceremonial purposes. The restoration of the monument will assist in the broader heritage conservation objective of the entire Rookwood Cemetery.

Works to Date 

  • Engineering design and documentation of proposed project
  • Erection of a site works sign advertising the project and parties involved
  • Removal of four sandstone steps to cemetery workshop for storage whilst foundations are excavated
  • Excavations dug in preparation for sandstone step foundations
  • Moat cleaned of refuse (soil and vegetation)
  • Inner moat brick wall dismantled and reconstructured (partially completed)
  • In negotiation with the Department of Commerce for supply of sandstone
  • Construction of the four Sandstone step foundations adjacent to the monument
  • Construction of the inner moat wall
  • Repair of the outer moat wall
  • Reconstruction of four brick arch bridges across the moat
  • Carving of sandstone blocks supplied by the Department of Commerce, into the main feature urn and pedestal base
  • Re-attachment of sculptural urn to top of the dome
  • Replace replacement feature urn & pedestal

Future Works  

 

  • Render of brick walls and brick bridges
  • Re-cast and re-set of iron work
  • Stabilisation of lamination of the dome structure