The first phase is the largest of all the phases and it re-shaped the hill at the back of the cemetery.  Where failing wooden retaining walls were collapsing, a massive gravity wall of stone and cement was erected. Where there was no access, a beautiful curved staircase was built.  Three granite-faced columbaria were added with almost 300 niches.  A new concrete foundation was created for the Memorial Garden and the pavers were cleaned and placed on the new and solid base.  All this was done while creating a space for the new Reflection Scattering Garden on the hill.