Complex sentence: In 2008-9, the cross was deactivated for five months, during which it was repaired and converted to LED lights, with additional work to improve access to the cross and install new park furniture.
Split into simpler sentences: In 2008-9, the cross was taken down while it was renovated and while its lighting system was converted to LED. The city also took advantage of this to perform additional work to improve access to the site and install new park furniture.