The government was already planning to relocate the science centre to the redeveloped waterfront Ontario Place attraction, but that new facility is not slated to open until 2028.

Ignace, between Thunder Bay and Kenora, on Wednesday became the first of those four communities to make its decision known, as town council voted in favour of it at a special meeting.

Ford said that the original engineering report has now been peer reviewed and officials will hold a press conference Thursday to discuss the various other issues with the building.

A large part of the funding can be used to help with the critical maintenance, repairs, upgrades and renewal of existing facilities.

The new Rockwood Terrace will include 128 beds and be net-zero ready.