A DECADE after the Howlong War Memorial relocated to Lowe Square planning will begin shortly to further enhance an area fast-becoming the focal point for the town.
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The memorial, which includes the names of the area's first two casualties of World War 1, James Sheehan and Francis Koehn, was shifted from near the Anglican Church in Hawkins Street.
Around the same time, plaques dedicated to soldiers who served in both World War I and World War II, were also relocated to Lowe Square from Memorial Park at the other end of town.
NSW Veterans Affairs minister David Elliott travelled to Howlong on Friday to present a $5000 discretionary grant which will be used to develop a landscape plan for the Lowe Square cenotaph precinct.
Howlong RSL sub branch president David Horton said the area had the potential to become an even bigger feature of the town.
"There is no town centre at present so to speak," he said.
"Lowe Square with all its sporting complexes is probably the one.
"It is also fast becoming a major place for tourists to stop off when travelling through."
Lowe Square committee of management headed by David Longley made the application to Mr Elliott’s office.
"The first step will be getting the landscape plan done up and then we can start applying for more grants," Mr Longley said.
Mr Elliott said the funds would ensure there was a long term vision for the area which respects veterans and their families.
"The Howlong War Memorial was erected by residents in honour of local volunteers who served and those who fell in the Great War of 1914 to 1918," he said.
"This funding will ensure this war memorial of nearly 100 years old stays in great condition while increasing accessibility and supporting the long-term vision for the memorial precinct," he said.
Mr Elliott was accompanied by Albury MLA Greg Aplin in Howlong before the pair travelled to the Mannus Correctional Centre near Tumbarumba.
Mr Elliott is also the Coalition government's corrections minister.