Rebuild of Hamilton’s fire-damaged Woodlands Park public washroom to finish in 2025
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The timeline for rebuilding the torched public washroom seemed to baffle some city councillors after told Public Works estimates completion is likely the end of next year.
Some Hamilton city councillors were set aback at a committee meeting when told the million-dollar reconstruction of the torched Woodlands Park public washroom will take more than a year.
Public works staffers admitted the end of 2025 forecast is based on a “worst case” scenario.
Still, they confirmed visitors to a new spray pad, opening Labour Day weekend, will likely have to accept using porta-potties in place of a permanent amenity.
“We can look at increasing the number of portable washrooms when the spray pad opens for the remainder of the … season,” Cynthia Graham, director of Environmental Services explained.
Ward 3 coun. Nrinder Nann characterized the 2025 reopening and missing of the spray pad launch as “unfortunate” as the aim for the venue is to add more to its pathways, soccer field, multi-use court and playground.
“We are now going to line up … porta potties to welcome them to their spray pad,” Nann mused. “I’ll work with staff offline to see if we can get a more dignified, solution temporarily between then and now.”
Committee chair and Ward 14 coun. Mike Spadafora also appeared stunned by the reopening date, having to pose the question a second time to confirm.
“I feel your pain, councilor Nann,” he said after the estimated reopening date was confirmed by staff.
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