City Council Approves Additional Funding for New Market Street West Washroom

Brockville – Brockville City Council approved the purchase of a modular, self-cleaning washroom to be installed at the corner of Market Street West and Water Street.

Council had previously approved $206,000 for the construction of a traditionally built washroom at the corner of Water St. and Market St. W., following the completed design of the project, which was approved in 2024.

At the Council meeting of February 25, 2025, Council referred this item back to staff with a direction to provide a detailed comparison between a pre-fabricated and a build-to-suit washroom option.

In the city staff report, in addition to the $206,000 allocated for the build of a traditional washroom in the 2025 Capital Budget, $175,000 more is required to proceed with the procurement of a modular washroom. Staff propose that the total project cost be funded by debt.

Staff then reported back with the costs of a modular, self-cleaning washroom at a total cost of $381,000.

Council approved additional expenses required for this project, considering the savings related to cleaning and the deterrence of vandalism, which has been a concern at other city facilities.

Council approved on Tuesday night the additional $175,000 for the modular, self-cleaning washroom to be added to the already approved $206,000 for a total of $381,000.