Belleville City Council approved amending the 2025 Capital Budget to add $18,000 in funding for the CN Yardmen Memorial Project.
Money would come through the Asset Management Reserve Fund.
In 2023, council approved a scaled down version of the project from Willowlee Sod Farms, the lone bid for the job, at a cost of $296,924 plus HST.
Project funds comprised of public fundraising and a contribution of $150,000 from the city.
The original design of the project included a brass train from the top of the monument, the bronze figures of children and the bronze ground cover but were removed to due to the original tender going way over budget.
Work on the project began back in 2023 with the previously approved work being completed as of January 2025.
Fundraising continued during construction with the former CNR Yardmen Tribute Committee able to raise $223,500 to date.
Members of the committee requesting that the city reconsider purchasing the bronze train and coal/water car located on the top of the monument.
The city received a quote from Campbell Monument for a total $48,251 including HST for the additions.
Of the $373,500 for the project, $24,771 remained.
Council approved adding $18,000 to the 2025 Capital Budget in order to make up the difference.
