NYC taxpayers on the hook for shocking $375K tab— just to replace 2 water fountains in 3 years
New York City taxpayers will pay $375,000 to replace two water fountains in Riverside Park. The high cost is attributed to specialized excavation and compliance with environmental regulations. The project has drawn criticism for its lengthy timeline and inflated expenses.
- ▪The installation of two new water fountains in Riverside Park will cost taxpayers $375,000.
- ▪The project includes specialized excavation, new pipes, and compliance with disability laws.
- ▪The fountains being replaced are approximately 90 years old and the project has taken three years from funding to completion.
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Metro NYC taxpayers on the hook for shocking $375K tab— just to replace 2 water fountains in 3 years By David Propper Published May 29, 2026, 3:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Taxpayers are on tap to pay a cool $375,000 — just to install two water fountains in Manhattan’s Riverside Park. The eye-watering cost of the project includes specialized excavation through tree root zones, installing new pipes and fencing for constructions of the two fountains, according to the city’s Parks Department.
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