Old Custom House, Falmouth drinking fountain to be moved

Falmouth Town Council has applied to restore and relocate the old drinking fountain currently located on the East façade of the Old Custom House building in Falmouth.

The application is to relocate it to its new location on the front of the building on Arwenack Street. The Old Custom House building is a Grade II* listing and is currently occupied by The Stable Restaurant.

The drinking fountain at its current site

A design and access statement submitted to Cornwall Council says: "The re-siting and restoration of the defunct drinking fountain for reuse as a water bottle refill station contributes to Falmouth’s sense of heritage and is attractive to the local community and tourists alike.

"The restoration of such a community asset makes a positive contribution to the town's appearance and is also demonstrable of Falmouth Town Council's commitment to reducing plastic waste.

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The overarching principles of this project are those of restoration and renovation. As such design of the fountain will remain the same."

Where the fountain will be moved to

The fountain will be taken to Rob Laurence stonemasons in Helston for renovation. Returned and reassembled in the new position once renovated, sited on a new concrete plinth.

The appearance of the fountain will not change in terms of materials or design.

The Old Custom House was built in 1814 in the Greek Revival style.