Some Hamilton city councillors were set aback at a committee meeting when told the million-dollar reconstruction of the torched Woodlands Park public washroom will take more than a year.\nPublic works staffers admitted the end of 2025 forecast is based on a \u201cworst case\u201d scenario.\n\nStill, they confirmed visitors to a new spray pad, opening Labour Day weekend, will likely have to accept using porta-potties in place of a permanent amenity.\nGUESTS: Cynthia Graham, Director of Environmental Services, Public Works, City of Hamilton\n\t\t\t\t Indra Maharjan, Director of Corporate Facilities & Energy Management, Public Works, City of Hamilton