The City of Moncton is on the hunt for a washroom that cleans itself.

On Thursday afternoon that tendering process closed.

The city is looking to have the automated self-cleaning washroom facility installed at 655 Main St., right by City Hall.

The permanent self-cleaning washrooms will be accessible 24-7 and require minimal maintenance, said Isabelle LeBlanc, director of communication for the city.

Business and homeless advocates are rejoicing at the completion of this step.

Upon hearing the news, Debby Warren – executive director of Ensemble Greater Moncton, an organization which addresses harm-reduction and has many homeless clients – exclaimed “Eureka!”

Many homeless advocates had been speaking about this need for some time and it’s a great step forward, she said.