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The project involved the refurbishment of two of Indigo Shires historic Fountains – Beechworth's Town Hall Gardens Fountain as well as Chiltern’s Martin Park Fountain.
Works have included cleaning and water-proofing the ponds, rehabilitating the stone work and improving the pump systems.
This project, which is now complete, was undertaken to restore the function and appearance of two much-loved historic fountains.