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Capteurs de pluie (Rain catchers)

Last updated February 28, 2024
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This project calls for the development of infrastructures that promote sustainable stormwater drainage practices. It was one of the winning projects in the first edition of the city’s participatory budget.

Description

Installation of curb extensions with vegetation at street corners, or planting holes in the middle of boulevards.

This project will be implemented in three boroughs, with a total budget of $2.9 million.

Benefits

  • Build resilience to deal with climate change.
  • Make the public space greener.
  • Reduce the risk of flooding.

Progress update

Learn about the details of the project in each borough:

Completed

  • Location: Intersection Hamilton et Springland
  • Budget: $312,000 
  • Delivery date: Summer 2023

Partially completed

  • Locations:
    • 3e Avenue and Rue Soubirous (three curb extensions) - Completed 
    • 14e Avenue and Rue Soubirous (three curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Avenue Louis-Hébert and Avenue Elsdale (four curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rue Cartier and Boulevard Rosemont (two curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rue Châtelain and Boulevard Rosemont (two curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rue Châtelain and Rue de Bellechasse (four curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rue Waverly and Avenue Mozart (four curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rues Davidson and Rue Rivier (two curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rue Saint-André between Rue Beaubien Est and Rue Saint-Zotique Est (two curb extensions) and between Rue Bélanger and Rue Jean-Talon Est (two curb extensions) - Completed 
    • Rue Bélanger (18 curb extensions) - Completed 
  • Budget: $1,300,000 
  • Delivery date: Fall 2022 (phase 1); following phases in 2024

Under planning

  • Location: Boulevard Couture (between Boulevard Langelier and Rue du Champs d’eau)
  • Budget: $1,300,000
  • Construction period: may 2024
  • Delivery date: Summer 2024
ArticleMontréal’s participatory budget: Report on the first edition (2020-2021)

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