New Fountain Proposed for Hammersmith Park

Proposed Design

Our local Council have proposed a new water fountain for Hammersmith Park. You can see a draft of the proposed design on the left.

The idea is to have a new water fountain so that visitors to the park can get a drink of water on a hot day.

So far, local opinion is (as is frequently the case) rather divided. A number of locals are against it, suggesting that it adds to the clutter of our neighbourhood and, anyway, why spend scarce public money on an expensive new fountain when anyone who needs a drink can always pop into Play Football and get a glass of water?

Personally, I think it's a good idea, on balance.

Like the new Japanese lanterns, which were installed last year, and the new playground, which brighten up a potentially rather neglected space, a new water fountain will add a useful new amenity and add to the sense of Hammersmith Park being loved and looked after.

To see where the fountain will go, take a look at the map on the right.

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