It is very encouraging to note the works in progress on the 400-year-old Wignacourt Fountain (1615) following my appeals to the authorities to intervene and save this historic fountain from going to ruins.

The historic Wignacourt Fountain at St Philip’s Garden in Floriana, originally located on Palace Square, Valletta, was the first fountain erected after the building of the Wignacourt aqueduct; it was inaugurated during Eastertide, on 21 April, 1615. This beautiful and historic fountain was moved by the British military to St Philip’s Garden so the Palace Square could be used for military parades.

The Wignacourt Fountain features a large circular basin with three superimposed seashells – like shaped basins, each one smaller than the one below it, supported on a cone-shaped pedestal with four dolphins with upturned tails, or rather what is still left of them.

I am looking forward to see the necessary appropriate restoration works completed to have this beautiful and historic Wignacourt Fountain restored to its former glory.

May I take this opportunity to thank all who in one way or another extended their support. Well done to all concerned

■ Joe Morana

Sliema