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Alberta legislature finally turns on the taps at popular fountains

The legislatures water features are usually working by the May long weekend, but a leaky underground pipe discovered May 20 had to be repaired before opening the taps for the 2016 season.

Broken underground pipe discovered May 20 needed repairs

Fountains back in action at the Alberta legislature

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After four weeks of repairs that cost $15,000, the fountains are flowing again at the Alberta legislature.

Sun worshippers and little kids rejoice!

Thewading pools and fountains at the Alberta legislature are back in service.

The legislature's water features are usually workingby the May long weekend, buta leakyunderground pipe discoveredMay 20 had to be repaired before staff could openthe tapsfor the 2016 season.

On Monday, Premier Rachel Notley announced on Twitter thatthe fountains were flowing again.

The repairs cost the government $15,000.

The fountains and wading pools are a favourite spot for families to cool off on hot summer days.