The Historic Cemetery Project or HCP is a multi-phase, multi-year project to expand and enhance the Historic Cemetery of Walker Chapel UMC. The idea started in July 2016 and the RFP for design and engineering of the first phase was published on March 1, 2019. The design contract was let to Moody Graham and Langan Engineering in early summer. Utica was selected as the General Contractor. Phase 1 Retaining Wall & Columbarium and construction permits were obtained after much work in July 2022.
Construction of Phase 1 of the HCP is underway and completion is planned for the Fall of 2023. The phases to follow are described here and we invite you to participate in this rare oportunity.
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- Phase 1-1: Retaining Wall, Stairs, & Columbaria
- Phase 1-2: Curved Columbaria
- Phase 2-1: Fire Escape Removal
- Phase 2-2: Main Cemetery Right Side Landscaping
- Phase 3: Cemetery Work Shed
- Phase 4: Access Ramp at Gate
- Phase 5: Path from the Gate to the Memorial Garden
- Phase 6: Walker Corner Meditation Garden
- Phase 7: Reflection Scattering Garden
- Phase 8: Old Glebe Road Access and Landscaping
- Phase 9: The Wall of Memories
- Phase 10: Columbaria Gallery Path
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