The City of Montreal announces the launch of a worksite to improve road infrastructure and public services on Aylmer Street, between Milton and Prince-Arthur West, in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough. The $8.3 million contract will be submitted to the city council on September 16.
Drinking water pipes dating from 1872 and 1873 are to be rebuilt, and the city is taking the opportunity to redesign the street to make it much more user-friendly and safe for the many pedestrians and cyclists who use the area.
In addition to upgrading the underground infrastructure, intersections will be made safer and greener, drainage ledges will be built, sidewalks will be widened and lighting will be improved. This traffic calming and redevelopment project responds to the demands already expressed by the population. Some twenty lead water service inlets will also be replaced.
Work will start in May 2025 and finish in October 2025.
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“By investing in modern, safe infrastructure, we are directly improving the quality of life of Plateau-Mont-Royal residents. Aylmer Street will be greener and more resilient during heavy rains, making it safer and more pleasant, which is an important asset in an urban environment,” said Alex Norris, city councillor for the Jeanne-Mance district in the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough.
“By proactively upgrading our underground infrastructure, such as water and sewer pipes, we avoid costly emergency repairs and breakages. What's more, one street at a time, Montreal is changing to meet the needs of today's and tomorrow's population. The Aylmer site is a good example of how underground work will be an opportunity to modernize the street and its layout in a more comprehensive way, for the benefit of all citizens,” added Émilie Thuillier, responsible for infrastructures, buildings and asset maintenance on the executive committee.
