The water fountain at Khor Fakkan has undergone development works costing Dh500,000, the Directorate of Public Works in Sharjah revealed. The fountain was switched back on coinciding with celebrations of the emirate as the ‘Capital of Arab Tourism'.
The fountain now has a diameter of 30 metres, and 55 nozzles for scattering water distributed along four rings. The central fountain nozzle is capable of spouting water at a height of six metres.
Ali Bin Shahin Al Suaidi, director of the directorate, said the area where the fountain is situated is notable in terms of beauty and location. "It acts as the centre of many lively areas and roads in the city,” he said. "It is our role as a department to maintain and preserve these heritage sites and government facilities, especially coinciding with Sharjah being the ‘Capital of Arab Tourism' this year.”
Al Suaidi said the development and modernisation of the fountain was finished in record time.
Bashaer Mansouri, director of the Khor Fakkan branch of the directorate, said development of the fountain included installation of main electrical units; distribution and installation of cables and circuit breakers; replacement of pumps, piping and nozzles scattering water; in addition to aesthetic developments.
Source: Gulf News
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