Overview

The Arbutus Memorial space at the heart of Arbutus on East Drive is slated for cosmetic and functional upgrades. Fixing the leaning retaining wall and updating the memorial became an early priority for Southwest Visions. Design concepts are in development. Read more.

Updates

June 2026: Old stairs have been deconstructed and new concrete steps have been installed. New metal railing has been installed. Leaning evergreen spruce has been removed. Design concept drawings to be posted on site early July.

The Arbutus Veterans Memorial original proposed drawing

Project

Veterans Memorial

Status

Engineering drawings submitted to county; funding procured for initial phase.

Timeline

2026 – Engineering assessment and concept draft; relocate monument; publicize design concepts

Project Progress

June 2026 Updates

Concrete stairs replaced to current safety standards | Leaning evergreen safely removed | Metal railing replacement