Quong Sin Tong Monument

In 2008 the Quong Sin Tong Monument was restored as close as possible to its original condition of 1877. The works aimed 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 has assisted in the broader heritage conservation objective of the entire Rookwood Cemetery. The following works have been undertaken:

• 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 reconstructed (partially completed).
• In negotiation with the Department of Commerce for supply of sandstone.
• Construction of the four Sandstone step foundations adjacent to the monument.
• Reconstruction 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.
• Render of brick walls and brick bridges.
• Re-attachment of sculptural urn to top of the dome.
• Reconstruction and placement of feature urn & pedestal.
• Resetting of original and reconstructed of iron work.
• Reconstruction and placement of capping.
• Re-establish landscape around the structure.