Fountain refurbishment: practical pointers

Abstract

Suggests refurbishment of the many disused public fountains (estimated at up to 2000 in the UK) can be achieved at a fraction of the cost of creating new water displays. Briefly reviews deterioration points – statuary, perimeter walls, pool walls and floor, pumping equipment, pipeworks, pump screens, nozzles and valves, filtration, wind – and water‐controls, winter protection and electrical safety. Concludes that programmed maintenance, and the establishment of specific maintenance responsibility, is crucial for public display fountain operation.

Citation

Roberts, E. (1992), "Fountain refurbishment: practical pointers", Structural Survey, Vol. 10 No. 1, pp. 21-25. https://doi.org/10.1108/02630809210031681