Mariemont receiving bids for Fountain repair

Photo by Jayson Gomes, Cincy Images

The Village of Mariemont is currently accepting sealed bids for the repair of the Mariemont Fountain.

Fountain Specialist of Milford was commissioned to prepare the design proposal, which was approved by the Architectural Review Board on August 20.

The design proposal shows a wider reflecting pool and a higher fountain, making it more visible to passing motorists.

Water lines underneath the fountains will be altered so that the fountains can be turned off in winter.

Plans also include the addition of a flagstone sitting wall around the perimeter of the fountain. The flower beds around the fountains will be replaced with rocks. The fountain's water contains algicide, which kills the flowers when it overflows.

The bids will be opened September 21 at 4 PM.

Work is expected to begin in late fall or early winter and should last for about six weeks.