The 2018 to 2019 budget for the Brisbane City Council has seen a four year delay in the return of water fountains and water features in King George Square, which were removed in the 2000s due to the impact of drought.
The council has committed to returning the fountains, however prioritizes the 944 million dollar Brisbane Metro project.
Several fountains will be re-designed by 2023, the expected date of completion for the Brisbane Metro tunnel, running from Adelaide Street to King George Bus Station.