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Hull Fountain Shut After Vandal Attack on Revamped Gardens
9 Jun
Summary
- The Rose Bowl fountain in Hull's Queen's Gardens was vandalized.
- Vandalism occurred between May 23 and May 25, requiring reprogramming.
- Repairs and cleaning will cost taxpayer money, impacting other services.
The Rose Bowl fountain in Hull's Queen's Gardens is currently non-operational following a vandalism incident. Hull City Council confirmed the damage occurred between May 23 and May 25, necessitating repairs to the fountain's electronic control system. The fountain itself requires draining and cleaning before it can be reactivated. Councillor Mark Ieronimo decried the "reckless and irresponsible" actions, highlighting the disappointment during the opening week of the £21m refurbished Queen's Gardens, which fully reopened on May 29. The restoration of the fountain, originally built in 1935, was completed in 2022. Councillor Ieronimo stressed that the repair costs could be better allocated to other public services. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Humberside Police.
