UG Fountain Refurbishment Project
 

 

Partners	DHL Global Forwarding Group Goldcrest IBNAV Property Solutions Gladiators Cycling Club (GAA)
Funding	USD 110,000
Year Ended	2024

 

 

About the Project

In 2024, the University of Ghana advanced its campus enhancement and beautification efforts through the 
successful refurbishment and commissioning of the Main Gate Fountain. The project, inaugurated by the ViceChancellor, Prof. Nana Aba Appiah Amfo, sought to revitalise one of the University’s most symbolic entry 
points while promoting a climate-smart and aesthetically appealing environment. The upgraded fountain 
contributes to a more welcoming campus atmosphere and supports ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the 
University’s landscape, ambience, and environmental sustainability.
As part of the broader initiative, a fundraising campaign was also launched to restore the Balme Library 
Fountain. This upcoming project aims to create a calm, visually appealing, and environmentally responsive 
space befitting the library’s stature as the intellectual hub of the University. The intervention seeks to enhance 
the surrounding learning atmosphere, provide a serene space for study and reflection, and reinforce the 
University’s commitment to environmental consciousness and campus transformation.

Project Impact

• Successfully restored the Main Gate Fountain, improving UG's front-facing image.
• Enhanced UG's landscape with a climate-smart, aesthetically pleasing environment.
• Initiated the Balme Library Fountain Restoration Campaign to enrich the University's central learning 
  hub.
• Strengthened community engagement and donor participation in campus transformation efforts.
• Reinforced the University’s commitment to sustainability, beautification, and student-centred spaces