by Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA CITY, 28 Feb. (PIA 9) - - The most awaited “dancing fountain” is nearing completion and is set to be inaugurated early part of April this year, revealed City Engineer Luis Vicente Despalo.
The P27 million dancing fountain is 75 percent complete and workers are rushing for its completion said Despalo.
This one-of-a kind dancing fountain is situated inside the grounds of the Paseo Del Mar, a favorite “tambayan” area of the young and old populace.
Despalo said people will surely find the fountain show spectacular as it will “dance” its water into ranged of more than 20 feet high with colorful spot lights.
Spectators who would like to view the fountain at close range or inside the fountain fence where they will be seated comfortably, will have to pay P10.00 (only) viewing/entrance fee to cover electricity and water that will be used in the operation of the dancing fountain.
Despalo said, the city government will be spending an estimated of P1,000 per night for the electricity and water, enough reason for city council to approve the collection of entrance fee.
The dancing fountain will feature three shows nightly.
Despalo explained the P27 million budget for the dancing fountain include the construction of amenities such as concrete seats/benches, enclosure fences and similar amenities.
Those who opt to view the dancing fountain from afar or outside the enclosure fence may do so as the fountain is within eye view since the fence is only 1.2 meters high, Despalo explained.
This dancing fountain is the third fountain project of the city. The first fountain which costs the city some P1million was constructed at the Jardin Maria Clara in Pasonanca; the second fountain worth P3million was constructed in the heart if the city, Plaza Pershing. All two fountains were inaugurated September and December 2011 respectively. (JPA/PIA- ZBST)