By Mark Squibb/March 31, 2022
City council last week awarded the Waterford River Commercial Kiosk Design contract to Fougere Menchenton in the amount of $13,020, plus HST.
“This is a part of our commitment to the Find Your Centre City Centre Renewal Plan,” said Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley. “And I went back, because I have a hardcopy of the final report from May 2021, and it is one of those documents that you see and recognise that you are truly part of building the next part and the future of our city.”
Kieley said that like the City Centre signage, which was also approved during that meeting, although with much more debate, the kiosk is a short to medium term initiative identified in the plan. The kiosk, she noted, will help identify the City Centre while also helping to bring foot traffic and commerce to the trailways.
“These kiosks will help amplify the City Centre as a destination for residents and visitors, helping really create new and unique experiences and encouraging private investment and redevelopment,” said Kiley. “Just looking at the pictures and knowing the conversations we’ve had here, this is an incredible opportunity to bring life and economic development, and even pedestrian traffic to some of our parks.”
Councillor Mark Rice added that he was excited about the project and it’s potential, especially if it can be used to promote local business.
The motion passed unanimously.
The mobile kiosk will be installed at the Waterford River Trailway.