Fountain News
Many passers-by have no doubt noticed the green plaque on the south-west wall bordering the fountain roundabout.
Sponsored by APPRA, the cast-iron plaque is finished in colours matching the fountain and provides useful background information. It is a welcome addition to the many other plaques dotted round the Avenues commemorating famous people who have lived in the neighbourhood.
The photo shows Paul Dodsworth, a local resident, who kindly lent his skills to put up the plaque.
Winter period shutdown
The fountain is now drained and switched off for the winter. This is to allow for maintenance and it saves on running costs.
The maintenance is required because after installation there are always some minor nicks in the paint which over time create rust spots. These are visible now and need to be dealt with. The original installers Lost Art will be visiting to deal with these. The rust will be removed and both paint and the rubberised coating in the base of the fountain will reapplied. This will look as good as new and protect the fountain for years to come.
No date has yet been set for switching the fountain back on in the springtime but we’ll update this page once it has been decided.
