Mangaluru: Clock Tower fountain not functioning due to poor maintenance


Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)

Mangaluru, Feb 27: The Clock Tower, one of the important attractions of the city, which was built at a cost of Rs one crore, is not functioning due to poor maintenance.

In addition to complete stoppage of the fountain, the garden is dry due to not watering of grass. Foul smelling water is accumulated in the fountain and mosquitoes are flying around in large numbers. Pieces of plastic and cloth are also seen in the water. Foul smell is emanating from the spot.

The renovation work of old Clock Tower began in 2018 in the midst of stiff opposition of general public with regards to the waste of tax payers’ money. However, after completion the lighting and colourful fountain increased the beauty of Clock Tower.

The original Clock Tower was built in 1968 for people to know time. The bells of the tower used to chime every hour. However, it was demolished in 1994 due to traffic congestion and new one was built from 2018 but not yet inaugurated officially.

“Three pipes fitted to the fountain of clock tower are stolen according to officials. Some others are damaged. The three pipes stolen had colourful lights with German technology. That is why the supply of water to fountain is stopped,” according to executive engineer of Smart City, Linge Gowda.

“This is the second time the pipes are damaged. In addition the area around the fountain is strewn with dirt and garbage. To prevent this grill and mesh will be installed around the fountain,” he said.

 

 

 

  

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  • Fernandes, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    This how the MCC is wasting taxpayers money. One of the waste project which requires continuous power to feed the fountain. It is good, not working.

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  • Jigmig, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Please make our city clean and beautiful Please work relentlessly to make our city beautiful not only in Karnataka but in India. Please spend the money effectively and for the development of our city. We want to see the development in all the areas. Change Mangalore into a beautiful City. You have seen the development before. So think and vote.

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  • real kujuma, kodial

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    actually land of monkeys is one of the most kurtel city..there are many spots where the stench that emanates including central market is unbearable...state bank fish market also same...all parks mainly tagore park and clock tower parks are den of druggists and alcoholics....no control and no one takes care of these things....blue jj pigs in city corporation only busy in renaming circles...

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  • Sahil, Mangaluru

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    If nalle kateel allow gujjus can sale clock tower fountain.

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  • roy Indian, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    MP ,MLAs are busy in election duty they dont have time to pour water so once election will over they will be back ...... dear citzen please co-opreate with us and if we win this time sure will make swimming pool also.......

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  • Mohammed, Mangaluru

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    1 crore to built such a small clock tower ?? 40% to BJP head command and thus 40% for local BJP MLA and 20% is the cost of this tower. money in the name of attraction wah bhai wah

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  • walter, Bejai/Qatar

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    This is the only development done by our MP and MLA. Except for renaming, is any other work done in Mangaluru??

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Useless ...

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  • ca girishkk, valencia/m'lore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Someone rightly said - due to 40% virus attack

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  • Observer, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    'Double engine government gives high priority to development' : Modi in Lucknow

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  • ayes p, kudla/ksa

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    It is obviously 40% vs 60%

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Old is gold.Money comes.Money goes.The old beautiful tower clock is gone forever.

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  • CA Ned DCunha, Mangalore/Chikmagalur

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Handover the fountain to a private body. They will maintain it properly.

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  • ca girishkk, valencia/m'lore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Sir., let Hindenburg matter conclude...!!!!!

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  • chandra, Surathkal

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    why no comment on Modi's acche din yet?

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  • roy Indian, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    soon it will modi scam din ........

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  • Dylan, Mangalore

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    In the heart of Mangalore if pipes can be stolen , then what about the fountain at Mangaladevi ? What is the excuse for the non functioning signal lights at many juctions like Jyothi, Kankannady, Nantoor and etc. The signal lights are not stolen.

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  • Rita, Germany

    Mon, Feb 27 2023

    Dylan Mangalore ,Our MCC is sleeping just like the tower .Nothing functions there.Otherwise they should have taken care of it long ago.

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