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Fountain refurbishment, Horses of Helios, Piccadilly
Fountains Direct carried out the refurbishment of The Four Bronze Horses of Helios Fountain at Piccadilly Circus in central London. The year-long project addressed issues that had left the sculpture behind a security fence with a non-functional fountain. Restoration works included new electrical wiring, a new control panel, a replaced main jet pump, a new compliant filtration system
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Refurbishment of Horses of Helios fountain, Piccadilly
Fountains Direct carried out the refurbishment of The Four Bronze Horses of Helios Fountain at Piccadilly Circus in central London. The year-long project addressed issues that had left the sculpture behind a security fence with a non-functional fountain.
Key Aspects of the Restoration
Infrastructure Overhaul
New electrical wiring, a new control panel, and a replaced main jet pump.
Work completed by Fountains Direct.
Filtration & Water Management
New, compliant filtration system, including UV and chemical treatment installed.
Work completed by Fountains Direct.
Sculpture Restoration
The bronze sculptures, created by Rudy Weller in 1992, were cleaned to restore their detailed appearance.
Work completed by Bronze Sculpture Surgery.
Outcome
The fountain now functions as a landmark at the side of the Criterion Building.
