The City of Windsor is committed to $400,000 to build a life-size bronze statue of Hiram Walker.
The statue concept was unveilled by Mayor Drew Dilkens at the 200th birthday celebration of Hiram Walker.
"He left an indelible mark on the City of Windsor, on the Town of Walkerville and it's certainly right that we honour him," says Mayor Drew Dilkens.
He's hopeful other community partners will come forward to help offset some, if not most, of the costs of the project.
Artist Mark William's concept drawing of the proposed Hiram Walker bronze statue (Provided by the City of Windsor)
"We're still working on fund raising for the project. It's just a matter of timing. We're hoping to have this announced and unveilled for next year, Canada's 150, Windsor's 125 birthday and we can't get it done in time unless the artist starts working how because we have to get in queue for the foundry ," says Dilkens.
Artist Mark Williams has been selected to design and create the bronze statue. The concept drawing depicts a young Walker with plans in his hand and whiskey barrels at his feet.
The statue will be located along the waterfront in the area of Riverside Dr. and Devonshire Rd.
The funding of the statue was passed unanimously at Monday's city council meeting. The money is coming from unspent funds from the 2014 enhanced capital budget.
