Restoration of the Historical Brick-Fountain: City's Agenda to Activate it for the Fountain Festival in Mid-September
Headline: Halle's Fountain Remains Under Repair Ahead of Lantern Festival and "Friends of the Fountain" Event
The iconic fountain in Halle, the third tallest in Europe, is currently undergoing repair work and is not expected to be operational during the upcoming Lantern Festival. The city's goal is to have the 80-meter tall fountain operational by September 14, but delays in the construction schedule have arisen due to the need for additional technical coordination and inspections.
The repair work is being carried out on the fountain located on the Brick Field. Partial excavation of the pipes is now necessary during the repair, and damaged sections are being replaced with stainless steel pipes. To minimize disruption to the surroundings, the pipe-within-a-pipe method is being used.
Initially, the plan was to restore the 1968 fountain's pipes using the pipe-within-a-pipe method without excavation. However, this change in method has caused delays in the construction schedule. The construction measures within the fountain water basin and the filling of the pond are expected to be completed by the last weekend of August.
Despite the fountain not being operational during the Lantern Festival, the festival will take place as planned. The traditional festival of the "Friends of the Fountain" initiative is scheduled for September 14, but it remains uncertain whether the fountain will be operational by then. The repair work is still ongoing and will continue until at least September 14.
It's worth noting that the fountain has not been operational during previous Lantern Festival years. The repair work on the fountain's pipe system is costing more than initially planned, but the city has not disclosed the exact cost of the repair.
For the most current and specific information on the fountain renovation project, we recommend checking local government websites of Halle, local news portals, or contacting the city's public works or cultural departments directly.
The repair work on Halle's iconic fountain, initially scheduled to be completed by the Lantern Festival, has necessitated a change in plan due to the need for partial excavation and replacement of damaged pipelines with stainless steel. This home-improvement project is also affecting the "Friends of the Fountain" event, as the fountain's lifestyle enhancement is still underway, and it remains uncertain whether the fountain will be operational by the event in September.
