Friends of Kings Gap

The water tower that serves the mansion and education center at Kings Gap has been deteriorating for quite some time. The leaks are quite evident when the water freezes as the photo on the Home page clearly shows. Help is on the way. The Friends of Kings Gap board has voted to contribute $2,873.50, which will be matched by Kings Gap, for temporary repairs to the water tower. Temporary is the keyword. The water tower will still need a major reconstruction effort if it is to be saved.

The time is now to begin thinking about a fund-raising campaign to save the water tower. We would be very happy to hear from anyone who might have some ideas on how to raise the money that would be required. Of course, we'd be happier still if someone stepped forward with the money needed. A rough estimate for reconstruction of the water tower is $75,000. A final figure depends on how much of the concrete deck would need to be repaired or replaced when the tower is removed.