Carefree Sundial to receive overhaul

STAFF REPORT ~8/24/2011

The Carefree Sundial is in the midst of  $9,700 worth of touchup work.
Built in 1959, the sundial is the third largest working sundial in the Western hemisphere, measuring 90 feet in diameter.
The sundial is made from a steel frame and covered in anodized copper. The metal gnomon, or shadow casting portion of the dial, stands 35 feet above the plaza and extends 72 feet. A sunburst of colored glass hanging from the gnomon completes the sundial.
The sundial will remain the same copper color, but its look will be freshened by some powder coating and painting of its lattice work.
This upgrade, which is expected to be completed before the end of October is the first for the sundial since 2004.
At the 5 p.m.  Sept. 13 Carefree Town Council meeting the council will also consider adding new lighting to the sundial, a strip of LED lighting which produces a softer light that won’t conflict with the night skies.