The long-awaited makeover to public washrooms at Queens Park is close to its big reveal.
A Toronto artist hired by the city began to paint a new mural on the building this week and a new water line was installed.
The 60-year old facility was closed last year for extensive renovations that saw all of the interior walls removed to allow for accessible washrooms and an additional fixture in each washroom.
Area residents wondered why the renovation has appeared to take so long and expressed concerns about he cost.
"The original contractor didn't complete the work," explained Scott Lamantia, the city's senior communications advisor.
"A new contractor was hired and started approximately 2 weeks ago. The project should be 100 percent complete in early June."
City officials had considered tearing down and rebuilding the washrooms but said the structure was solid and renovating was more cost-effective.
The park on the west edge of downtown is a busy one with a ball diamond with lights, an accessible playground, tennis courts and a skateboard park.
A pathway, which follows through where the two ends of Sophia Street end, links neighbourhoods with downtown. It is also a place where residents of nearby Victoria Village can enjoy a short walk and sit under mature trees.
