The monument, widely regarded as Griffith's worst eyesore, has been fenced off for years amid fears it posed a risk to the public.

Erected in 1965 to honour the life of community stalwart Nancy Blumer, the four-pronged fountain at the western end of Banna Avenue is one of the city's most prominent public monuments.

But years of neglect saw the fountain fall into disrepair, prompting the Blumer family to label it "an absolute disgrace" in 2006.

Tomorrow night, after years of discussion, council will finally vote on a two-stage makeover.

Under the plan, the first stage would cost $135,000 and include the installation of a vandal-proof plinth, water treatment system and new lighting.

The second, budgeted at $100,000, would feature decorative mosaic tiles and pavers around the base.

Grant Blumer said he was delighted to hear council was planning to restore the tribute to his grandmother.

"If (the plans go ahead) it would be excellent," Mr Blumer said.

"Driving up Banna Avenue at night it was just great to see this beautiful fountain at the end of the street, but it's been left to fall apart and now we have to put it back together again."

Councillor Peter Fussell, the chairman of the urban enhancement committee, said although it was a shame the restoration would be so expensive, the fountain in its current condition was a blight on the city.

"It is a bit embarrassing and I think the thing that's disappointing in a sense is it wasn't timed to be rectified at the same time the council chambers were finished because that would have the best way to represent that whole site," Cr Fussell said.

"But we're getting on with - a little bit late but better than never."

Council's general manager Peter Brooks said financing the refurbishment had proved prohibitive in the past, but with the councillors' consent it would be listed as a priority item in the 2010-11 budget.

"There has been a lot of work done looking at different options and obviously consulting and communicating with the Blumer family as well," Mr Brooks said.

"Finance is the issue, but we're keen to get a direction from council so we can do something about it at some stage.

"It's something that definitely needs to be done."

In addition to the overhaul of the Nancy Blumer Fountain, council will also vote on whether to spend $40,000 upgrading the Dethridge Wheel, located opposite the plane on the stick in Banna Avenue.