With the refurbishment of Tenby's historic Dyster Memorial Fountain nearing completion, there seems to be some confusion over whether the landmark will return to the town centre in fully working order.

At Tuesday night's meeting of Tenby Town Council, Clr. Mike Evans told members that Pembrokeshire County Council's Rhodri Jenkins had visited specialists Abbey Masonry and Restoration, of Cross Hands, who are restoring the fountain, to see its progress, but was surprised that it was being put back together without the intention of it having running water.

"I think Pembrokeshire County Council were intending to put the landmark back in Tudor Square as part of the enhancement works with the ability for it to have running water, so it may be a good idea to instruct Abbey Masonry to make sure the fountain has this facility," said Clr. Evans.

However, town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies, reminded members that it was the county council who in fact requested that the fountain should not provide water on health and safety grounds.

"I think that they were concerned that people would think that the water was suitable for drinking, but if we get the county council to liaise with Abbey Masonry, then I'm sure that it could be reintroduced with just running water," said Clr. Evans.

Commenting further on work taking place in Tudor Square ahead of the enhancement scheme, Clr. Evans told members that gas mains where fibre optic cables were being fitted were the current reason for works in the centre of town, while water works were also set to take place at the beginning of November.