Or perhaps that should read’ something old that’s new again’.

Completed in time for its traditional role as the Anzac Day assembly point will be the restoration of the memorial gates at the Primary School.

The impressive triple arched gates were erected after World War One and had been somewhat showing their age.

For  years the school P and C has been working towards a restoration program and it finally became possible last year when the NSW Government provided a $20,000 grant.

The work, led by widely respected Hartley stonemason Mario Timperi, began in February and this week the final touches were coming together.

The stonework has all been re-rendered and will look even better as it weathers, Mr Timperi said.

The wrought iron gates have also been rejuvenated.

This week Endeavour Energy joined the project, wiring up the new lights beneath the three arches and using a cherry picker to give the flagpole a coat of paint.

Immediately the after dark image was truly spectacular.

P and C committee spokesperson Sarah Michell said the committee was delighted with what has been achieved.

She said that apart from the $20,000 from the NSW Government Community War Memorials Fund there had been valued support from the Lithgow RSL sub branch, the Angus Place, Springvale and Clarence Collieries charity funds, and others within the community.

As community projects go, this one has been an outstanding success. 

The completion of the project in time for Anzac Day is appropriate as this year marks the centenary of the start of the First World War.