The iconic Flora Fountain is back in action following three years of restoration work. The fountain will now function in all its glory between 9 am and 9 pm every day initially, as civic officials are yet to finalise the timings. The Grade-I heritage structure in the Fort area of south Mumbai was unveiled on Thursday by Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar.

Restoration of Flora Fountain was planned to be undertaken in two phases with work beginning in 2016. The project was headed by heritage conservation architect Vikas Dilawari whose draft plan for repairs and renovation was approved in 2011. However, engineering that dates back to the British era, has proved resolving issues quite challenging for the restoration team. Phase II of restoration includes work on the surroundings and landscaping.