Outdoor Collection

Waterfountain

Eastern Beach

The fountain was revealed in 1929 under the Eastern Beach Improvement Scheme, designed to beautify the central Geelong waterfront which had been deemed an eyesore for many years. The iconic cranes in the centre of the fountain were purchased by City from a resident of St Albans’ Park homestead for £25. The cranes were moved to the botanical gardens in the 1970s after they were consistently vandalised. Replica cranes were made to replace the monument at Eastern Beach where they are found today.

Registration:
Outdoor-97
Date:
1929