Welland council reversed course and will move forward with a $1.6-million redesign of Civic Square, overturning a decision to scrap the project.

It came after Ward 3 Coun. John Chiocchio — who voted against the idea in July — changed his position and asked council to reconsider.

Mayor Frank Campion said reopening the matter required a notice of motion and a two-thirds majority to proceed with a new vote.

Chiocchio followed the correct procedure by submitting the motion at Tuesday’s city council meeting. The motion was non-debatable and received the required support.

Council also quickly approved a nearly $172,000 contract with Toronto’s MBTW Group Inc. to handle design, consulting and contract administration for the revitalization project. Originally estimated at $1.2 million, the proj

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