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Project: Matakana War Memorial statue representing King George V
Client: Auckland City Council
Project: Matakana War Memorial statue representing King George V
Client: Auckland City Council
Matakana War Memorial
General view before treatment: whole monument is heavily soiled and shows biological growth concentrating on the plinth area. Limestone surface is weathered and some areas are missing or have lost detail. Monument has been extensively repaired with an incompatible mortar.
Matakana War Memorial
View of the statue of King George V / before treatment
Matakana War Memorial
During treatment / cleaning and removal of previous repairs
Matakana War Memorial
During treatment / infilling and rebuilding of decorative elements.This is a reversible process that can be undone if necessary.
Matakana War Memorial
Detail / after treatment
Matakana War Memorial
Memorial’s general view / after conservation work