Mineral Well Public Plaza

The City plans to rebuild history with this addition, expected to be completed in 2023.

This project will restore the famous Mineral Well that was torn down in 1951. This well is central to Arlington’s development and collective memory. The project goal is to provide a public gathering place to memorialize the historic Mineral Well, through creation of a strong focal point and visual terminus for the view looking eastward down W. Main St. The proposed site is located at the west end of the plaza situated between City Hall and the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. The scope of work includes construction of a public plaza. The plaza will include focal point elements such as the architectural clock tower with art work, sculpted by a local artist, water feature, seating areas and sculptural elements that memorialize the Mineral Well.

The total project budget amount is $1,000,000 and will be funded through the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation. The ATF grant will provide funding for professional fees, project design and construction. APRD will operate and maintain the fountain and seek operating and maintenance funding in the City’s general fund budget to support these efforts.

Design completed April 2022. The City is soliciting proposals for construction for June 2, through Competitive Sealed Bid Process. Construction anticipated to begin October 2022, with a dedication ceremony anticipated in the spring of 2023.