By Mark Squibb
A surplus of multi-year capital works funding earmarked for various projects across the city will be put towards ongoing construction of the new community centre.
During the September public meeting, Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley explained that staff were requesting that $232,190, HST included, of unused 2017–2020 monies be redirected to the construction of the new community centre, which itself is in receipt of 2023–2026 provincial funding.
The community centre is valued at about $15.5 million and is expected to open to the public by early 2026.
Council also voted to extend completion timelines for a number of capital works projects from June 24, 2025 to December 31, 2025, to obtain an updated agreement with the Province. The projects include Farrell Drive pumphouse upgrades, replacement of Wyatt Boulevard, and full replacement of Farrell Drive from Topsail Road to Evans Place.