The redevelopment of the market square has been a sore subject for many all summer and the iconic market stalls had to move out for the installation of the fountain at huge expense. Work didn't start until half way through April ( and last year they had said it would be finished for Easter 2013.)
It will be finished before the tourists arrive for the summer they promised - the tourists arrived - the end of July arrived ...................
No chance
At times progress seemed painfully slow
August came and went
September came and went and the tourists departed.
October came and went
But at last yesterday evening the square was crowded with locals eager to see the fountain in all its multicoloured glory in full spout. We were frozen after an hour of speechifying from the local, departmental, regional and national dignitaries who were all very pleased with themselves and we left just as things were getting lively but it is finished and it works. I have reservations about the coloured lights which just seem a bit over the top and tasteless to me but I do appreciate the beautiful workmanship which has gone into the paving ( I am sure my mother would agree it will be a great improvement for anyone crossing the square in a wheelchair not to be shaken to bits!
Sue Carter
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No chance
At times progress seemed painfully slow
August came and went
September came and went and the tourists departed.
October came and went
But at last yesterday evening the square was crowded with locals eager to see the fountain in all its multicoloured glory in full spout. We were frozen after an hour of speechifying from the local, departmental, regional and national dignitaries who were all very pleased with themselves and we left just as things were getting lively but it is finished and it works. I have reservations about the coloured lights which just seem a bit over the top and tasteless to me but I do appreciate the beautiful workmanship which has gone into the paving ( I am sure my mother would agree it will be a great improvement for anyone crossing the square in a wheelchair not to be shaken to bits!
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