The controversial project reportedly has angered some area residents, who have spoken out at Council meetings and have said they don't want such a large neighboring facility, pointing out that they felt misled on its size in earlier discussions on the project. These protests come despite the developer's claim that the project may bring up to 150 jobs to the city, according to published reports.

The 104,000-sf private center may be the largest of its kind in Palm Beach County. The Watershed has outgrown its current locations in Boca Raton and Delray Beach, city officials say. Those locations have 144 beds total.

Bill Russell, the Watershed's chief operating officer, would not discuss the complex's projected construction costs. However, industry sources estimate the price tag could range from $40 million to $45 million.