Gatineau, June 22, 2012. – Gatineau will be investing approximately $88 million in its infrastructures in 2012. Many of these projects will extend into the late fall.

"Gatineau continues to invest more than ever in its infrastructures. This year, in total, it will allocate close to $88 million to works of every kind throughout its territory. These major investments in our roads, buildings, plants, parks and green areas are possible thanks to different subsidy programs, and to the new infrastructure fund created by the Municipal Council in 2012," indicated Gatineau Mayor Marc Bureau.

"These important infrastructure investments reflect Gatineau's commitment to preserving and improving its municipal infrastructures, and by that very fact, the quality of life of its residents," added Municipal Councillor and Chair of the Comité des immobilisations et du budget, Luc Montreuil

Some of the investments for 2012 are as follows:

Roads: $30 million

A total of $30 million will be allocated to roads. This will include the redesign of boulevard Maloney Est (phase II – roundabout – boulevard de l'Aéroport), the intersection of boulevard Saint-Joseph and rue Jean-Proulx (roundabout and northern access), boulevard Wilfrid-Lavigne (from rue John Egan to rue Principale) and boulevard Saint-Joseph (from rue Valin to rue Jean-Proulx nord).

In addition, Gatineau will be repaving sections of des Oliviers, du Vallon, Donaldson and des Laurentides, as well as boulevards Labrosse and Maloney Ouest. This work, estimated at $3 million, will be financed out of the new infrastructure fund.



Water supply and sewer systems: $17 million

This year, Gatineau will allocate $17 million to its water supply and sewer systems. It will use the roads, water supply and sewer system repair program for the work on Bélanger, Church and James in the Buckingham sector, des Servantes, Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Victor-Lacelle in the Masson-Angers sector, d'Auvergne and Reims in the Gatineau sector, and Papineau and Vaudreuil in the Hull sector.

Work on buildings and plants: $20 million

Gatineau will spend $20 million on its buildings and plants. These include renovations and upgrades to Maison du citoyen, the workshops in the Hull sector, Édifice Pierre-Papin, place des Pionniers, the water treatment and wastewater treatment plant in the Gatineau sector, and several community centres and arenas in different sectors.

Parks and green areas: $17 million

A total of $17 million will be invested in more than 45 municipal parks, pathways and other green areas. Aside from the approximately $12 million going to municipal parks, this amount also includes investments in recreational pathways ($3.5 million), urban renovations along different downtown streets ($1.6 million) and the development and maintenance of community and collective gardens ($100,000).
Other work: $4 million

A total of $4 million will be allocated to other projects. The launch ramps in the Masson-Angers sector and parc Sanscartier will be repaired, culverts will be rebuilt, and some of the slopes will be stabilized.

This level of activity throughout Gatineau will naturally result in traffic slowdowns. Gatineau asks that residents be prudent and patient, and will be counting on their usual cooperation.

For additional information: www.gatineau.ca et 3-1-1.