Dismantling of the 120‑kV Beauharnois‑Aqueduc Line
Work
The work to dismantle the 120-kV Beauharnois–Aqueduc line will be carried out between fall 2020 and fall 2023.
The company is doing everything it can to keep inconveniences to the area’s residents and businesses to a minimum and to cooperate with all stakeholders to find solutions with the least impact.
Work performed
Removal of conductors and dismantling of towers from Châteauguay to Kahnawake
Completed
Dismantling of towers in Kahnawake
Completed
Removal of conductors and dismantling of towers from Kahnawake to Lasalle
Completed
Upcoming works
Removal of conductors and dismantling of remaining towers in Lasalle
Fall 2023: removal of conductors and dismantling of remaining towers in the LaSalle borough between Boulevard LaSalle and Boulevard Champlain, corner Rue Gagné.
Dismantling of towers in Châteauguay
Fall 2023: dismantling of towers in Châteauguay between Highway 30 and Rue Woodbine, corner Rue Crestwood.
Main impacts
- A temporary increase in traffic is expected around worksites owing to heavy vehicles hauling materials back and forth.
- The area will be obstructed for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
- Certain areas will have restricted access while the work is under way.
Main mitigation measures
- A plan to maintain traffic flow developed in collaboration with the stakeholders concerned will be implemented.
- Road signs on the worksite and warning of work ahead. Secure corridors will be put in place for cyclists and pedestrians.
- Uninterrupted access to residential and commercial buildings at all times.
- Notices and signs in the event of the temporary closure of parking lots, gardens, parks, etc.
- Worksite supervision to ensure that the work proceeds smoothly and safely and to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Installation of fences to ensure pedestrian and cyclist safety and signalers on‑site.
- Site restoration and clean-up will be done as each stage of the work is completed, except in winter.
Work schedule
The work will be carried out between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., from Monday to Friday. It could happen on occasion that work needs to be done outside of these hours or on weekends to meet project deadlines or perform specific tasks.
Information
Throughout the project, the communities concerned will be informed of upcoming work in the following ways:
- Signs in the area surrounding the site
- Project News Bulletin
- Website: www.hydroquebec.com/projects/beauharnois-aqueduc/
- Info-Project phone line
- Targeted Facebook posts based on region
Map of work
Questions? Comments?
We’d committed to keeping the lines of communication open! Please send us your questions and comments about the project.
Châteauguay
Info-project line :
1 877 653‑1139
Advisor – Community Relations – Estrie and Montérégie
Montréal – LaSalle borough
Info-project line :
514 385‑8888, extension 3462
Advisor – Communication and Communities – Montréal