Repair work on the damaged water main in Ville-Marie

Last updated January 20, 2025
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The city is continuing repair work on the 84-inch water main that ruptured on August 16 in the Centre-Sud sector of Ville-Marie.

When

Phase 2

The carbon fiber repair work will secure a second section of the 84-inch water main. The carbon fiber is laid from the inside of the pipe, to which workers gain access via a nearby manhole.

Phase 1

The work will replace a 6-metre segment of the drinking water main that has been closed since it burst. 

  • Replacement of the defective part
  • Repair of water mains and secondary sewer mains
  • Sidewalk repairs 
  • Paving the street

Where

On Boulevard René-Lévesque, between Rue Parthenais and Avenue De Lorimier.

What

The work will allow for the replacement of a 6-metre segment of the the drinking watermain that has been closed since the event. 

  • Replacement of the defective part. 
  • Renewal of secondary waterworks and sewage pipes. 
  • Renewal of sidewalks. 
  • Street asphalting.

Why

Ensure the distribution of drinking water for area residents and the population of the eastern island of Montréal.

Closures and impact on daily life