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New fountain complete at CFES Hall
Mayor and Council, along with members of Cranbrook Fire & Emergency Services (CFES) and the City of Cranbrook Public Works department officially opened the newly completed fountain and landscaping project at the Cranbrook Fire Hall Friday afternoon (July 19).
The project was conceptualized by the Fire Department and then designed and constructed completely by Public Works as staff was available from other city projects.
“While there were some citizens who expressed concern about the cost of the fountain; I think the outcome is quite spectacular,” says Wayne Stetski, Mayor of Cranbrook. “This is a very positive addition to 2nd Street South and a nice feature for our community; my thanks to all who were involved in the project.”
The fountain, designed to look like a Maltese Cross, required creation of intricate concrete forms by Steve Bell and Rob Keown using specially sourced materials to construct the unusual forms with tight turning radiuses. The forms have been saved by Public Works staff to lend out to other communities who may wish to construct their own similar fountains in the future. The surrounding landscaping designed and built by city arborist Matthew Pocock has its own irrigation and lighting systems.
Council approved a budget of $50,000 for the Fire Hall Landscaping project in 2012 including construction, landscaping and curbing work. To date the project has cost a total of $37,414. Some curbing work still needs to be completed in cooperation with Public Works.
“The project was completed under the budget authorized by council,” Wayne Price, Director of Cranbrook Fire and Emergency Services noted. “This was possible due to the cooperation and utilization of Public Works staff.”
The overall structure built with deep footings and a solid concrete base was built to bear a great deal of weight, never heave or settle. The fountain was built to last for an extensive period with next to no maintenance.
“The intention of the landscaping design, including the fountain, was to compliment the building architecture and enhance the residential neighbourhood in which it is located,” Price said. “We feel we have accomplished this with a feature that enhances the area while representing the civic nature of the building.”
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