Articles tagged with "Infrastructure"

During the construction holiday in Quebec, there was a significant increase in road fatalities, with 38 deaths reported in 30 collisions, more than double from the previous year. Factors such as human error, speeding, and distracted driving contributed to these accidents. The Sûreté du Québec has noted a high number of single-vehicle crashes and infractions for safety belt violations. Additionally, motorcyclists were heavily impacted, with 14 fatalities involving motorcycles.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MRNF) will temporarily close the R0253-01 bridge over the Boiteuse River in Saguenay for repair work starting August 11, 2025. Traffic will be prohibited for a few days, and alternative routes are available via designated pathways. Signage will be in place to guide and ensure the safety of travelers. Residents are advised to plan their routes accordingly and drive cautiously.

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility announces that evening and night asphalt works on Highway 20 westbound at Coteau-du-Lac and Les Coteaux will begin on August 11 and extend until October. The project involves complete closures of the westbound road, with detours marked for motorists. The works aim to improve the road surface and may be adjusted due to weather or operational constraints. Motorists are advised to stay updated via the Quebec 511 website.

A new 4.8-MW forest biomass cogeneration facility in Northern Quebec aims to reduce diesel reliance for the Atikamekw of Opitciwan by generating electricity from local wood waste. Supported by a $24-million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank, the facility will increase energy security and stimulate local economic growth. The project will also include a new substation and battery energy storage system to improve power stability, reducing diesel use by 4.6 million liters and CO2 emissions by 13,000 tonnes annually. The construction will support 40 jobs, with expectations to complete and commission by the end of next summer.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) has provided a $24 million loan to support the Atikamekw of Opitciwan in developing a renewable energy facility in northern Quebec. The Onimiskiw Opitciwan Limited Partnership will undertake the construction and operation of the 4.8-megawatt Centrale de cogénération d’Opitciwan. This facility aims to generate electricity for the remote First Nation community of 2,500 residents.

After a week-long break due to the Quebec Games in Trois-Rivières, intensive construction work on the Pont Laviolette will resume. The next phase is scheduled to take place, weather permitting, from Sunday, August 3rd, 6 PM to Thursday, August 7th, 6:30 AM. This period is critical for maintaining the schedule of the bridge work.

The Quebec Ministry of Transportation has announced night closures on Highway 25 towards the South Shore during the weekend of August 1st for construction work on a safety barrier under the Souligny interchange. Additional closures are scheduled mid-week for repairs of impact attenuators and safety barriers at the interchange of Highways 20 and 25 as well as Route 132. The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel will remain open. In case of adverse weather or operational constraints, these interventions may be postponed.

Residents near the site of a planned multi-level parking structure at the Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital in Montreal are concerned about the impact on the local environment and community. Issues cited include the loss of green space, increased pollution, and noise. A community mobilization is in place to protest the decision, questioning the necessity of the parking lot amidst proposed public transportation improvements. Despite the opposition, the healthcare authorities defend their choice citing thorough impact assessments.

The village of Saint-Simon-les-Mines, Quebec, has been cited by the Ministry of the Environment for unauthorized construction work in the Cumberland Natural Reserve. The municipality extended the Cumberland Road into the protected area without the proper permits, violating conservation laws. The Ministry has ordered the town to submit a corrective plan by July 31st or face fines. This is not the first environmental infraction by the village, which had previously been cited for environmental damages.

The article details the progress of the new roof construction for Montreal's Olympic Stadium. The project, costing $870 million, involves replacing the original kevlar roof with a new steel and elastomer structure that is expected to be completed in 2027. Currently, workers are removing the old concrete technical ring and will install a more efficient and lighter steel ring. The stadium renovation promises enhanced ventilation, lighting, and sound equipment, leading to a better experience for visitors.

Mathieu Bélanger rejoins CIMA+ as the vice-president for earth and environment. Bélanger, who has extensive leadership experience in infrastructure and environmental fields, will lead a team of over 200 professionals. He aims to provide sustainable and innovative solutions for public and private sectors in Canada. He replaces Raymond McNamara, who is retiring soon.

The first phase of the revitalization of George-Vernot Park in the Saint-Michel district is underway with a $5.8 million investment. This project involves renovating the baseball and soccer fields, adding a multi-purpose event space, and planting a microforest. The park's efforts will also include environmentally friendly initiatives, such as planting trees and creating a community garden. The entire project is expected to be completed by summer 2026.