The district has $600,000 in confirmed grant funding, and has applications in for another $1.35 million in grants, potentially lowering the cost of the project for the district to a quarter of a million dollars.
A previous design had been rejected by businesses and councillors based on its lack of storefront parking, prompting councillors to request staff return with revised options that retained parking.
During discussion, Mayor David Wilks said that he had endeavored to engage with businesses in Centennial Square to ensure they were supportive of options presented to council.
During discussion, councillors Bowen and Saad expressed opposition, citing cost.