The federal government is investing $7,348,000 in this project through the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF) and the City of Montreal’s contribution is expected to amount to approximately $11,000,000.
This financial assistance will be used to build water retention structures in Parc du Bois-Franc and the Midtown project, as well as to continue the development of the Saint-Laurent biodiversity corridor.
This innovative project has been announced by the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Emmanuella Lambropoulos, Member of Parliament for Saint-Laurent, and in the presence of Vana Nazarian, City councillor for the district of Côte-de-Liesse in Saint-Laurent and of Aref Salem, City councillor for the district of Norman-McLaren in Saint-Laurent and Head of the official opposition at the City of Montreal.
It aims to increase the stormwater network’s capacity and reduce overflows into the Rivière des Prairies during heavy rainfalls. Additionally, it integrates nature into urban environments to mitigate the effects of heat waves while enriching local biodiversity.
The project includes three key components:
- Expansion and modernization of the permanent Noroît reservoir and its surrounding areas through phytotechnology, which will increase its capacity while using natural solutions for water management.
- Addition of a retention basin in Parc Midtown, providing an alternative to direct stormwater runoff by promoting natural infiltration, thereby reducing pressure on the drainage system. These ecological measures play a key role in flood risk reduction and contribute to sustainable water conservation.
- Extension of the Saint-Laurent biodiversity corridor, which aims to facilitate species movement, enhance ecosystem resilience, and help mitigate urban heat islands, making public spaces more comfortable for residents. This corridor is designed to create ecological connectivity between Montreal’s natural areas, parks, and green spaces.
Source: Saint-Laurent receives $7.3 million from the federal gov. to fight flooding | Ville de Montréal