Officials let the water flow Thursday as they celebrated the completed restoration of Hart Plaza's iconic Dodge Fountain, a longtime endeavor finally achieved, thanks to American Rescue Plan Act money.
The Horace E. Dodge and Son Memorial Fountain sat dormant for at least a decade. In a $9 million renovation project for Hart Plaza, the fountain alone needed nearly $7 million. The city used ARPA money to fund $6.7 million of restorations, which included removing metal panels from the dome, installing nozzles, waterproofing Hart Plaza and repairing jets, lighting and plumbing.
The federal grant financed 184 lights, 144 misters, 22 down jets, three spray rings and 72 panels.
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12 июн 2024
