A free drinking-water fountain had been installed beside the cafe at Town Gardens in Swindon so that visitors could refill their bottles at no cost, Swindon24 reported on Friday 15 May 2026.
It was the second of three fountains planned for parks managed by South Swindon Parish Council. The first went in at GWR Park two weeks earlier, and the third was to be placed near the hot house in Queen's Park.
Who paid for the fountains?
The scheme was supported by a £10,000 grant from The Hills Group Limited, through the Landfill Communities Fund and Community First Wiltshire. The parish council met the rest of the cost from its own funds.
What did the parish council say?
Neil Hopkins, Chair of South Swindon Parish Council, said: "These fountains are a simple addition, but they make a real difference."
Water bowls were provided so that dogs could drink too.
Mr Hopkins said the council hoped the scheme "may encourage SBC and other parishes to install similar facilities in parks". He added: "This project is part of our Parish Council's commitment to continuously improving facilities for residents."
Source: Swindon24.
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