Cliff Walk restroom expansion
Summary
A $79,700 design contract for bigger restrooms at Narragansett Avenue was continued so the contract bars design options above the remaining ~$500,000 budget. A resident called the study premature and pushed for cheaper alternatives.
At a glance
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Last discussed Apr 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
Part of a $600,000 capital project; the study alone is $79,700.
Cliff Walk visitors needing facilities; the Cliff Walk Commission gains design alternatives.
Councilor Carlin argued local contractor A-1 Roofing lost the Touro job; for this item, residents skeptical of spending on design studies.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Newport City Council (Regular) - Apr 8, 2026
The Cliff Walk Commission wants existing restroom locations upgraded rather than relocated, and the council sent that to city administration for a recommendation due back in about two months — with a full facility possibly 15 to 24 months out.
Newport City Council (Regular) - Jan 28, 2026
A $79,700 design contract for bigger restrooms at Narragansett Avenue was continued so the contract bars design options above the remaining ~$500,000 budget. A resident called the study premature and pushed for cheaper alternatives.
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