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King Harbor entry fountain remains dry a year after unveiling

Posted by: Maven on February 26, 2010 at 5:49 am

fountainFrom the Daily Breeze:

“For months after Redondo Beach unveiled a new King Harbor entry fountain, the city scrambled to ease concerns from the utility company that operates high-voltage power lines overhead.

Worried that the fountain’s misting function could malfunction and pose safety risks, Southern California Edison asked the city to keep the structure dry until it could demonstrate that the water would automatically shut off in the event of a storm.

Redondo Beach leaders say that concern is now behind them, as they’ve assured Edison the fountain has sensors that would cut off the water during rains and high winds.

But the structure remains dry more than a year after it was unveiled during a grand-opening celebration – with the mist still the missing piece of a $1 million improvement project that also includes new lighting and landscaping. … “

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February 26, 2010 · Filed Under Southern California

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