An overhaul of Fort Erie’s public works headquarters that was put on pause earlier this summer now has town town councillors wanting options to its more than $7-million expansion.

The project at John L. Gibson Centre on Pettit Road was approved in the 2023 and 2025 capital budgets at a total cost of more than $4.1 million,.

But that figure has increased to $7.2 million due to its changing scope, staff spacing needs and inflationary pressures, said a staff report presented during Monday’s council-in-committee meeting.

A report was brought to council in July and was deferred at that time.

Close to $1 million of the cost is meant for furnishings and equipment.

“I think we need a lot more information,” said Mayor Wayne Redekop. “I’m hoping there are some alternatives that can be presented

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