Tenby councillors have asked for an estimate as to how much it would cost to restore the Dyster Memorial Fountain, which is currently being repaired at Abbey Masonry in Cross Hands, as there could be possible avenues of funding for the landmark.
"We need a quick estimate, as it fits the criteria for certain funding," explained Clr. Mike Evans to his colleagues at a meeting of the town council on Tuesday.
"Everyone I have spoken to is delighted that such an historic landmark of the town is being restored, and I have spoken to the architect, Rob Hamer, who is looking into professional ways of possibly restoring the fountain to its original place in the town. I also know that the National Park Authority are very uneasy about the Dyster leaving Tudor Square," he added.
Clr. Mrs. Tish Rossiter said, though, that until councillors had viewed any plans for Tudor Square, it would be impossible to decide where it would be best to situate the Dyster Fountain.
Mayor, Clr. John Griffiths, felt that moving the landmark away from its original setting shouldn't be ruled out.
"It seems that from a lot of feedback I've been getting personally, a lot of people think that Tudor Square is too congested for the fountain. I think that locating it down by The Green would be a good place. What better entrance could you wish to see on your way into Tenby," he commented, while his colleague, Clr. Mrs. Sue Lane, agreed with the suggestion, as that was where Dr. Dyster used to live.
The town clerk, Mr. Andrew Davies, agreed to contact Mr. Kleinberg, who was restoring the fountain, for an estimate.