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The fountain in front of the Civic Center is undergoing renovation and is expected to be completed this summer. The project includes restoring the fountain waterfall to closely mirror its original appearance facing La Mirada Boulevard, converting the south fountain pool into a landscape planter adjacent to Civic Center Drive, and constructing a new upper pool area with a smaller fountain pool and a new paved space for public use overlooking the fountain and La Mirada Boulevard. The project also includes new LED lighted geyser area features in both fountain pools, as well as additional lighting throughout the fountain. The smaller pools and new recirculating pump system will use less water compared to the original fountain. For more information, contact Public Works at (562) 902-2385.
Construction Has Begun
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Construction Starts: Fall 2024
Construction Ends: Spring 2025
Funding Source: General Fund
Budget: $3,150,000
Background: The City Hall Fountain was constructed with City Hall in 1970. Some renovations to the pools were completed in the late 1990s. The fountain water feature consisted of three pools. In 2017, the City Hall fountain was shut off due to safety concerns, excessive water loss and power usage. Staff discovered that water leaked from the pools through the plumbing system and cracks in the pool surface. The electrical system was also damaged. Both systems are beyond their normal life expectancy and require renovations.
Work
The project includes demolition of existing raised planter boxes, fountain equipment, electrical equipment portions of the existing fountain pool concrete slab and bricks hardscape and railing adjacent to the City Hall cantilever walkway. The project also include installation of a waterfall, geysers, pumps, filtration system, electrical system, lighting, light control systems, and irrigation equipment. The upper pool portion of the project includes construction of a paved gathering area, overhead and ground level lights, a perimeter glass barrier, and hardscape drainage. The existing pool located to the south will be converted into a planter with irrigation, drainage, and new plant material to match the existing aesthetic of the Civic Center Plaza.
Project Area
The project was located at City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard.
For additional information, call the Public Works Department at (562) 902-2385.