Cross removal is temporary

EnergyAustralia has temporarily relocated a memorial cross at Hillview St, Woy Woy, after replacing a power pole earlier last week.

The memorial cross was in remembrance of Senior Constable Chris Thornton, who lost his life in a car accident in 2002.

An EnergyAustralia spokesperson said the cross had to be temporarily removed so the new pole to be placed in the correct position,.

"Energy Australia spoke with the local police, who consulted the family of the deceased police officer, before the cross was temporarily relocated," the spokesperson said.

"The cross has been temporarily located nearby and will be returned closer to its original position near the pole within three weeks."

Clare Graham, 17 Aug 2007