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Toronto recommissions the Salmon Run Fountain

Yeah, Adam Vaughan provided what seems to be the deal on Twitter the other day.
I'm not sure how this gels with what the City is saying, though...

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It was built quickly more than 30 years ago (when obviously it was not Rogers building it) and now needs a rebuild. Seems like a fine mess the city is stuck with.
 
TJ O'Pootertoot said:
Yeah, Adam Vaughan provided what seems to be the deal on Twitter the other day.
I'm not sure how this gels with what the City is saying, though...

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It was built quickly more than 30 years ago (when obviously it was not Rogers building it) and now needs a rebuild. Seems like a fine mess the city is stuck with.
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In my posts above, I will note that the City disputes that assertion. The claim the fountain works fine, they just turned it off.

I take issue w/what they said, as can be seen in my post above..............but....
 
Northern Light said:
In my posts above, I will note that the City disputes that assertion. The claim the fountain works fine, they just turned it off.

I take issue w/what they said, as can be seen in my post above..............but....
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Yeah, the whole discussion is VERY Toronto.
I can't even decide whose story is more plausible. What's not in dispute is that it's a very prominent eyesore and fixing it should be a priority.

How is a person supposed to stand back and properly admire the statue of Ted Rogers with this right over their shoulder?!
 
TJ O'Pootertoot said:
Yeah, the whole discussion is VERY Toronto.
I can't even decide whose story is more plausible. What's not in dispute is that it's a very prominent eyesore and fixing it should be a priority.

How is a person supposed to stand back and properly admire the statue of Ted Rogers with this right over their shoulder?!
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Its being cleaned right now. They should be done by 2'ish.
 
TJ O'Pootertoot said:
Yeah, Adam Vaughan provided what seems to be the deal on Twitter the other day.
I'm not sure how this gels with what the City is saying, though...

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It was built quickly more than 30 years ago (when obviously it was not Rogers building it) and now needs a rebuild. Seems like a fine mess the city is stuck with.
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I don't understand this statement. Clearly someone turned the water off, so clearly it could also be turned back on.

If I recall, the issue with it was that it leaks into the parking garage below it?

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The spokesperson noted that the work was delayed due to the pandemic and pending construction of FlyOver Canada, a new entertainment complex in the area, which isn’t slated for completion until next year.

“Planned construction of this complex required a shut down of water supplies in the immediate area, affecting the ability of the Salmon Run public art fountain to be activated,” the city spokesperson said.
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wopchop said:
I don't understand this statement. Clearly someone turned the water off, so clearly it could also be turned back on.

If I recall, the issue with it was that it leaks into the parking garage below it?

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Agreed, it all makes no sense, it DID leak into the garage but the City (supposedly) fixed that about 5 years ago and why was water to a PUBLIC fountain turned off by a PRIVATE company?
 
DSC said:
Agreed, it all makes no sense, it DID leak into the garage but the City (supposedly) fixed that about 5 years ago and why was water to a PUBLIC fountain turned off by a PRIVATE company?
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Well, ultimately all private property is serviced by public water pipe. I can possibly see a reason for a need to do it. Perhaps new infrastructure to accommodate the development? It doesn't exactly explain how long it has been shutdown though.
 
wopchop said:
Well, ultimately all private property is serviced by public water pipe. I can possibly see a reason for a need to do it. Perhaps new infrastructure to accommodate the development? It doesn't exactly explain how long it has been shutdown though.
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To take this out a bit further.

Can anyone imagine the City shutting down water to an office building for 3 years because the site next door is under construction?

To a condo?

Yeah, me neither; shouldn't happen to a fountain either.

Close the valve, do what's needed (excavate around it, relocate it, upsize it etc etc.); then turn it back on.
 
Update from Councillor Mallik's office June 2025

On the Salmon Run fountain:

“City Council approved funding for the restoration of Salmon Run beginning in 2025, as part of the Budget process. In 2025, City staff will be investigating the feasibility of restoration options, including repair and replacement of the fountain infrastructure, and a potential reimagining of the space. Staff will work with the local Councillor’s office and community partners to review these options and select a preferred path forward by the start of 2026. Construction is expected to take place over 2026-27.

The need for the restoration of the fountain has previously been discussed with community partners, but had been on hold with the intention of aligning work with the construction of a new building adjacent to the fountain area. With the timelines for this other building now delayed, the City will proceed with the fountain restoration.

In the interim, the City has engaged local artist Karen Roberts tocreate artwork on aluminium panels surrounding the fountain.She drew inspiration from Salmon Run for the artwork, with imagery reflecting the native ecosystem. The panels will both protect the safety of the site while construction is underway while also creating a more welcoming public space.”
 
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