Haut du Mont: Memorial Garden planned for explosion site
'Heartfelt and important'
The Government of Jersey's Principal Architect, Barry Freeman, has been working on the project with the loved ones of those who died.He said: "This is been one of the most heartfelt and important things I have worked on in my 33 year career."Working so closely with those who lost loved ones and those who lost their homes has been a privilege."At the request of the families and former residents, the favourite flowers of those who died, and a separate play area for young children will be included. The garden will feature an area where the names of those who died will be captured on seating, and separate quiet places where people can sit and reflect.
Karlene McGinness, whose mother Kathy died following the explosion, said: "Our mum's home always had an incredibly welcoming and warm feel, which was reflective of the loving, happy and caring person that she was."So, it's important to us that the memorial site has personal elements which can reflect the kind of person that she was."Karlene said her mum loved playing with her grandchildren and the garden will be a place the whole family will visit, and where they can share their memories.The land on which the memorial and garden is due to be built is owned by the government, while the rest of the site is owned by Andium, who are currently refurbishing the remaining properties.
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