Thompson Elk Fountain

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On September 18, 2024, Portland City Council approved a contractor to oversee construction on the Thompson Elk Fountain restoration.

Contractors will be sourcing the granite from the same quarry in Barre, Vermont, that supplied the granite for the original fountain. Masons will match the new pieces to the historic base.

Construction is within budget and scheduled to be completed in 2025.

Water conservation

In addition to restoring the fountain and returning the elk statue, this project will install a recirculating water pump to improve the fountain’s water efficiency.

Recirculating the water in the fountain will save up to 18,720 gallons of water per day, which adds up to more than 6.8 million gallons per year. The amount of water saved will be enough to supply about 146 homes each year. 

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