At the regular meeting of the municipal council, elected officials adopted a number of resolutions.
At the regular meeting of the Brossard municipal council held on May 17, elected officials awarded various contracts and adopted various resolutions that will, among other things, mark a concrete milestone in the major Bioparc development project, the awarding of a contract to build phase 2 of the Grand parc urbain and the acceptance of the CSSMV’s 2021 space needs planning project (PPBE). Here is a summary of these decisions.
Bioparc: deposit of by-law for work at the Centre plein air
The major Bioparc project reached a new milestone last night with the tabling of draft by-law REG-452 entitled “By-law ordering development work for the Centre de plein air” and decreeing an expenditure and a loan of $5,751,623.
By-law REG-452, the purpose of which is to decree phase 1 development work for 2022-2023 and phase 2 development work for 2024, for the Centre de plein air construction program, as well as a design, plans and specifications mandate for the development of the reception area (future phase), is to be adopted at a subsequent meeting.
Ultimately, the site will comprise four trails and a reception area, including a welcome chalet. Phases 1 and 2 include the design of trail alignments, the preparation of plans and specifications, the submission of applications for ministerial authorization, and trail construction work.
The mandate for design, plans and specifications for the development of the reception area will make it possible to plan the subsequent phase, which will include a chalet and the development of the reception site (recreational areas and parking).
Construction work on subsequent phases will require future financing.
“The tabling of the draft by-law marks a concrete step in the realization of this major project, which will develop some 600 hectares for the greater benefit of our citizens. It’s a project with a recreational vocation, but above all focused on preserving the great natural wealth of Bois de Brossard,” explained Mayor Doreen Assaad.
Large urban park: phase 2 begins
The municipal council kicked off phase 2 of the development of the Grand parc urbain by awarding contract SP-22-1513 to the lowest compliant bidder, Excavation Civilpro inc., in accordance with the prices submitted and the conditions of the bid and specifications, and for an amount of $3,950,561.13, taxes included.
This phase is located in the heart of the park, near the reception chalet and Marcelle-Gauvreau school. The work also includes improvements (addition of aerators and planting) to the three ponds located in the Ouest – Lapinière sector.
The construction work also includes play areas for children (18 months to 5 years and 5 to 12 years), a water play area, a 215-m2 illuminated pavilion, a bike stop, pedestrian paths and a bike path, as well as street furniture and the planting of trees, shrubs and perennials.
“On behalf of the Council, I’m delighted that we can begin work on this important new phase of the project, which will be highly visible in the central (reception) sector. Ultimately, the Grand Parc urbain will be an undeniable asset to the quality of life of residents in Sector C, as well as an undeniable attraction for the entire population,” emphasized the mayor.
The Town accepts the Centre de services scolaires de Marie-Victorin’s (CSSMV) 2021 space requirements planning project (PPBE).
Following the submission of an unfavorable opinion on the CSSMV’s PPBE 2021 at the regular municipal council meeting of March 22, the CSSMV undertook to optimize the use of its land, in particular by favoring the siting of the new elementary school in sector R, the vast majority of which on land already owned by the CSSMV. In addition, by 2022, the CSSMV is committed to long-term planning that meets the City’s expectations, and to optimizing the use of its land to meet long-term needs.
In this context, the PPBE was deemed acceptable for 2021. However, discussions will continue with the CSSMV to ensure that the 2022 plan meets the city’s expectations, in order to measure the full implications of this plan for its territory, including the costs associated with the projected facilities.
“I’m pleased that discussions have resumed with Centre de services de Marie-Victorin and that the parties are working together to find the best development solutions for everyone, at a realistic cost to Brussells taxpayers,” added Ms. Assaad.
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