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The fountain set in a circular pond and garden was erected to commemorate the work of John D`Alton, the first engineer of the Borough of Stawell, who proposed and supervised the installation of running water to Stawell from the Grampians.
Location
| Address: | Main & St Georges Streets, Stawell, 3380 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.057373 Long: 142.778235 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Fountain |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Government - Local |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 6th October, 1969 |
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To commemorate the skill of the first Town Engineer, John D`Alton, who designed the water supply scheme completed in 1881 and still in use.
This fountain was erected by the Town of Stawell,
Opened by Cr F. K. Lawson JP 6 - 10 - 1969
Cr G.S. Bennett, Mayor.
John D`Alton Memorial Fountain
This fountain commemorates the achievements of John D`Alton, the first engineer of the Borough of Stawell. Mr. D`Alton designed the town`s water supply which is brought from Fyans Creek in the Grampians, passes through the mountain via a tunnel and is piped into Stawell`s holding reserviors.
This fountain was switched on in October 1969 during Stawell`s Borough Centenary celebrations. At night, coloured lights passing through a cycle of changes illuminate the water jets.
