Main Street fountain repairs
Summary
Two of the Main Street fountains haven't been working, and the street maintenance department didn't have the money budgeted to fix them. The Redevelopment Commission stepped in to fund the repairs while the department runs the project.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
The repair cost wasn't stated, but vouchers approved in the same meeting ranged up to about $23,000.
Downtown visitors and residents get the fountains flowing again along Main Street.
Downtown travelers and businesses may face temporary construction disruption.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Evansville Redevelopment Commission - Sep 1, 2026
Two of the Main Street fountains haven't been working, and the street maintenance department didn't have the money budgeted to fix them. The Redevelopment Commission stepped in to fund the repairs while the department runs the project.
Design Review Committees - Apr 28, 2026
A proposed apartment project at 424 Main Street was slated for design review before the Downtown Redevelopment Area Committee. Design review shapes how new construction looks and fits with the historic downtown streetscape.
Board of Public Works - Mar 12, 2026
Downtown Main Street between 4th and 5th Streets is slated for major repair work — replacing the brick travel lane with reinforced concrete plus new curbs and drainage. Drivers and downtown businesses should expect some disruption during construction if the contract moves forward.
Board of Public Works - Jan 29, 2026
The Board was scheduled to open bids for the Main Street Road Repairs Project #26-02, the first step toward repairing that corridor.
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