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Consultation has concluded
Public consultation has now closed for this project
After requests from the community for more public facilities, City Council approved budget for a new washroom to be included in the 2021 capital budget. Now, our staff are asking for resident's input on the preferred location and design of the washroom.
Survey results will be compiled for a report to Council with a recommendation on the type of facility and will feed into next steps. The final design and location will be assessed based on several factors, including initial costs, ongoing maintenance costs and public needs.
Washroom design: pros and cons
You will be asked to rank the washroom designs by preference in the following survey. The three washroom designs being considered are as follows:
Pros
Cons
Automatic Public Toilets (APTs)
The unit is cleaned after every use
Very high capital cost per toilet
Not reliant on staffing availability or levels
Potential security/safety concerns
Flexible operating hours as a result of the overall automation process
Greater potential for higher repair costs and greater downtime
Portland Loo-style toilet
Relatively low capital cost per toilet
Lack of comforts traditionally found in conventional washrooms (eg. heating, level of finish)
Can be easily relocated if necessary
Maintenance is reliant on staffing levels
Reduced safety risk and increased operating hours by implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design standards (CPTED)
Minimalist design results in shorter service life
Conventional Washrooms
Traditional bricks and mortar building providing a longer useful life
High capital cost to install per toilet
Has comforts traditionally found in conventional washrooms (eg. heating, level of finish)
Structure cannot be relocated
Reduced repair downtime due to the use of conventional systems
Operational hours are reliant on staffing levels due safety concerns
Public consultation has now closed for this project
After requests from the community for more public facilities, City Council approved budget for a new washroom to be included in the 2021 capital budget. Now, our staff are asking for resident's input on the preferred location and design of the washroom.
Survey results will be compiled for a report to Council with a recommendation on the type of facility and will feed into next steps. The final design and location will be assessed based on several factors, including initial costs, ongoing maintenance costs and public needs.
Washroom design: pros and cons
You will be asked to rank the washroom designs by preference in the following survey. The three washroom designs being considered are as follows:
Pros
Cons
Automatic Public Toilets (APTs)
The unit is cleaned after every use
Very high capital cost per toilet
Not reliant on staffing availability or levels
Potential security/safety concerns
Flexible operating hours as a result of the overall automation process
Greater potential for higher repair costs and greater downtime
Portland Loo-style toilet
Relatively low capital cost per toilet
Lack of comforts traditionally found in conventional washrooms (eg. heating, level of finish)
Can be easily relocated if necessary
Maintenance is reliant on staffing levels
Reduced safety risk and increased operating hours by implementing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design standards (CPTED)
Minimalist design results in shorter service life
Conventional Washrooms
Traditional bricks and mortar building providing a longer useful life
High capital cost to install per toilet
Has comforts traditionally found in conventional washrooms (eg. heating, level of finish)
Structure cannot be relocated
Reduced repair downtime due to the use of conventional systems
Operational hours are reliant on staffing levels due safety concerns
The City of St. Catharines is looking to install an all-season publicly accessible washroom facility with extended operating hours in the downtown core to help address social needs. Prior to procuring the washroom, Staff are seeking community feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey
Consultation has concluded
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