Returning Water to the Fountain

Water is once again flowing from our historic fountain after the completion of a significant restoration process!

The St Joseph’s College fountain is a symbolic feature of the school that connects students, past and present. 

It has always been an important focal point – acting as a central location for congregating, a meeting place during events, and a familiar backdrop for photographs.

But by 2019, the 124-year-old fountain, which has stood pride of place on the front lawn at St Joseph’s College since 1897, was looking a little worse for wear.

Over the past two years the St Joseph’s College Facilities and Environment Committee have been working with designers from Realm Building and Design and submitting planning permits to ensure the most appropriate course of action was undertaken to maintain the heritage overlay of the fountain and stay as close to the original design as possible.

Rapido Constructions Pty Ltd were appointed to carry out the restoration works which commenced in September 2021.

This included the delicate process of moving the fountain forward, to protect it from the trees; construction of a new concrete base above ground level to avoid root damage; rendering, recoating and recreating damaged pieces; and installing new plumbing and lights.   

The final outcome is a stunning fountain that looks new but has maintained its heritage and can now be enjoyed by a new generation for another 124 years.

We are so thrilled to see water flowing once again from this magnificent, historic landmark!