Sparrow fountain in Wangen: defect, costs and repair unclear!

Sparrow fountain in Wangen: defect, costs and repair unclear!

The Spatzenbrunnen in front of the hospital church in Wangen has been out of operation for several weeks. Instead of the expected clear flow of water, a greenish broth now accumulates in the upper basin, while the rest of the fountain is completely dry. The city administration has now confirmed that there are serious problems with the inflow and outflow of water. A city spokeswoman explained that the upcoming repairs will be extensive and that both the street and the square will have to be torn up.

The situation is not particularly practical; the roots of an adjacent tree have already begun to lift the paving stones. The financial outlay for the necessary repairs is estimated to be high, and the exact timeline remains unclear. Although the city administration wants to address the matter at the earliest opportunity, other urgent projects take priority.

Sparrow fountain background

The Spatzenbrunnen, which has been a striking feature of Wangen's city center since 1986, was created by the Aachen artist Bonifatius Stirnberg. Originally only a simple stone was placed in the water basin before Stirnberg was commissioned to develop a new concept with the theme “hospital pigeon”. Today the fountain features a group of sparrows sitting both on the edge and on the floor, lingering on horse manure.

Another fountain, the Metzigbrunnen on Wangener Postplatz, is also damaged and moved from its base. There were no reports about the causes of this damage at the time of going to press.

Maintenance and repair of wells

The situation at the Spatzenbrunnen illustrates the need for regular maintenance and servicing of fountains. Loud brunnen-dienst.de Wells and drainage systems are complex conveying machines that require continuous monitoring and care. This includes not only cleaning and repairs, but also regular checks of functionality and condition.

In order to increase the performance of existing wells, various processes such as high-pressure sanding and high-performance regeneration techniques are used. Careful planning and implementation of maintenance measures are crucial to ensure long-term eligibility and to avoid damage like that to the Sparrow Fountain.

The maintenance contracts described there provide additional security for the long-term functionality of these valuable public facilities. GWE GmbH, for example, offers comprehensive well inspection and monitoring services.

The extent to which these measures can be applied to the Spatzenbrunnen remains to be seen while the city administration takes care of the necessary repair work.