Newly conserved city fountain is unveiled
An historic drinking fountain in Lichfield City has been conserved
Using funding, secured from city developers through section 106 agreements, Lichfield District Council has cleaned and restored the Serjeantson Fountain on Greenhill in Lichfield.
Contractors, MSM Midland Stone Mason, dug out the fountain and pump stone in May, and took them away so they could receive the conservation treatment.
Using a huge crane, they set the newly restored historic drinking fountain back in place on Monday 24 June.
The fountain has changed in more than just its appearance. This is because, when it was excavated, contractors discovered that it was buried at least 75cm underground, so it is now taller.
Councillor Alan White, Lichfield District Council’s Cabinet Member for Development Services, said: “The conservation work has been a great success and the fountain has been restored to its original glory. It is great that this historic memorial is back in place in good time for the Olympic Torch Relay, which will be carried down Greenhill as it enters the city centre on Saturday 30 June.”
As part of the project, the council has also installed a new bench next to the fountain.
Lichfield City Council has agreed to undertake future maintenance of the fountain.
Councillor Janet Eagland, Mayor of Lichfield City Council, said: "Now that the fountain has been restored it is important that it does not fall into neglect again, so the city council has agreed to look after it from now on."
