VEA took over responsibility for the Calvada fountain in 2009, after having completed repairs that were needed at the time. “In trying to stay true to this goal and also create a plan that balances comments from the county and feedback from the community, we are unable to reconcile these wishes.” “Our goal was to create a dramatic, iconic design that everyone could be proud of, one that respects the fountain’s historical significance while at the same time accommodating concerns involving safety and conservation of water and energy,” the letter continued.

“As you know, Valley Electric Association has been working for many months with Nye County officials on a plan to restore the Calvada fountain. “We always welcome the opportunity to collaborate with the county and other organizations to help make improvements in assets that reflect on the community,” the utility’s letter read.

The letter, dated May 4, stated that the desires of the community and those of the co-op were at loggerheads and because of this, the utility would no longer be moving forward with any fountain proposals. In other words, they have washed their hands of it so we will get no help or financial help from them, so it’s going to be back to us to do something with the fountain,” Koenig explained. “I was hand-delivered a letter from Valley Electric the other day and basically it says that although it’s been a privilege to participate in the restoration effort, they hereby return to the county the responsibility of fountain maintenance. Nye County Commissioner John Koenig informed the community of this fact during a meeting earlier this month. However, the co-op has now bowed out of the project due to the contention surrounding the subject, thrusting the fountain back into the hands of the county. Pictured is another rendering of a fountain design to replace the Calvada Fountain, which was presented by Valley Electric Association in August, 2017.įor the past two years, the iconic fountain at the corner of Calvada Boulevard and Highway 160 has been inoperable and Valley Electric Association has been taking the lead on fixing it.

Daria restoration project complete