If all goes according to plan, a new piece of public art will soon join the landscape of downtown Fishers. A large tree sculpture is set to be installed this fall along the Nickel Plate Trail, adjacent to the Spark parking garage.

The Fishers Board of Public Works and Safety approved $300,000 in funding for the sculpture at its Tuesday morning meeting. The money will come from bond proceeds designated for the Nickel Plate Trail project.

Bo-mar Industries will handle the construction and installation of the artwork. The sculpture will be as tall as the Spark garage and will include backlit Nickel Plate Trail lettering on the west side of the structure.

Additional Approvals by the Board

In other business Tuesday:

• The board approved a right-of-way dedication at 14500 E. 96th Street, part of the city’s Technical Advisory Committee review process for a proposed expansion of the Geist Community Center. The center, which serves as an Islamic mosque, is located within Fishers city limits but carries a McCordsville mailing address.

• The city also approved the purchase of turnout gear for a new class of firefighter recruits. The total cost is $61,098, reflecting a significant discount from the vendor, Hoosier Fire. The retail value of the gear is $127,347.