Our city is in a time of great fiscal restraint. They are clamoring for more revenue and are now threatening to impose a city gas tax that will be on top of the federal gas tax, the provincial gas taxes, and the carbon tax. The price of gas could drop to a few cents a liter and we would never be aware of it. Just before the world wide depression hit, approval was given to build this garden which is next to the fire hall pictured in yesterday's post. The budget was for $1million! We have been there twice. The first time was just after official opening and there were maybe three people there. Of note was the fact that the waterfall/fountain was broken and gushing water down the main path and washing bark mulch to the lowest spot in the garden. The next time we were there was a few weeks ago when I took these photos and the fountain was not working at all, bone dry. It was not because of the watering restrictions, as circulating ponds and fountains were allowed to continue operation. I think the thing is broken and there is no money to fix it. Nor are there any people to enjoy it. Public spending at its finest.
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