Margao may soon be known as City of Fountains

MARGAO, JUNE 16  
For decades now, Margao has been enjoying the status as the State’s Commercial Capital. And, the City is on its way to regain its position as the Cultural Capital of the state.
But, from a Commercial Capital and Cultural Capital, Margao may soon add another distinction – it may soon be known as the City of Fountains.
Visit any nook and corner of the city and one would see water fountains adorning the landscape of the city. If the Ana Fonte garden became the first garden in the state to play host to a musical fountain a la Mysore’s Vrindhavan garden, five more fountains are awaiting commissioning in the Margao Municipal Garden.
Come Thursday, and Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat will inaugurate colorful water fountains in the Aga Khan Park in the Margao Municipal garden as per the garden beautification plan.
Indeed, Margao’s landscape is dotted with water fountains – right from the entrance at the Old Market to the Ana Fonte garden and the Margao Municipal Garden.
That’s not all. Visit the state-of-the-art Ravindra Bhavan and one finds an imposing instrument fountain right in front of the cultural institution.
Drive further down towards Borda area and near the old college junction, a Dolphin water fountain greets people visiting the locality.
That’s not all. The Southern side of the city too has a taste of the fountains. A huge water fountain welcomes passengers and visitors to the Konkan Railway Station, adding beauty to the environment.
The Margao Municipal Garden plays host to an unique Lotus Water Fountain on its southern side. And, at one corner facing the Communidade building, one finds a rock water fountain installed by the private garden contractor as part of the garden beautification plan in the late 90s.
And, just a stone away from the district collectorate building, a water fountain stands tall in a traffic island installed with private participation.
Says Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat – the chief architect who transformed the Ana Fonte Spring area into a garden of fountains: “The City has seen tremendous development and was indeed transforming over the years. I have a vision for the city to restore the city to its original glory, which was neglected over the years. The concept and design were to make Margao a city with a difference and healthy development”.
The City’s First Citizen, Margao Municipal Chairperson Savio Coutinho said the Lotus fountain was unique in its design and shape, attracting large number of visitors. Now, the installation of five additional fountains on the Post Office side of the municipal garden will help regain the lost glory of the municipal garden.