THE DIANA, Princess of Wales 
Memorial Fountain, which suffered a catalogue of teething problems, is to reopen to the public but access will be managed and visitors will no longer be allowed to walk in the water. The fountain was shut down after three consecutive slippage incidents. Under the new guidelines, drawn up with the help of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, people will be asked not to walk or run in the water. However, they will be allowed to paddle their feet and dip their hands while sitting on the sides of the £3.6 million feature in Hyde Park, central London. Originally, visitors were invited to paddle in the water which pours into the large granite ring and flows in two directions to “reflect the turbulence, excitement and energy in Diana’s life”. Temporary fences will also be erected around the memorial over a one-hectare area fitted with gates to allow staff to manage the number of people visiting the fountain at any given time. Signs will explain the memorial guidelines to the public. Evening Standard 11/8/04.
Memorial Fountain, which suffered a catalogue of teething problems, is to reopen to the public but access will be managed and visitors will no longer be allowed to walk in the water. The fountain was shut down after three consecutive slippage incidents. Under the new guidelines, drawn up with the help of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, people will be asked not to walk or run in the water. However, they will be allowed to paddle their feet and dip their hands while sitting on the sides of the £3.6 million feature in Hyde Park, central London. Originally, visitors were invited to paddle in the water which pours into the large granite ring and flows in two directions to “reflect the turbulence, excitement and energy in Diana’s life”. Temporary fences will also be erected around the memorial over a one-hectare area fitted with gates to allow staff to manage the number of people visiting the fountain at any given time. Signs will explain the memorial guidelines to the public. Evening Standard 11/8/04.
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