LAKEVIEW PROJECT

This full reconstruction—from underground infrastructure to a new road surface—represents a major investment in our town’s future.

The project

Due to its advanced state of deterioration, Lakeview Street must be completely rebuilt. We are also required to upgrade the drainage system to meet current environmental standards.

To enhance pedestrian safety, a *multi-use path will be added on the north side (river side). This path will be 2.5 metres wide (1 metre narrower than a bike path), with a 1-metre planting/drainage strip separating it from the street.

The path will extend to Oakland and to McNaughten and connect to existing paths that lead to Westwood Senior and St. Thomas schools.

The total width of Lakeview (including the path) will be increased from 6.5m to 11m (21.5 to 36 feet).

Speedbumps will be installed at all intersections that do not have stop signs.

Sump pump pipes for properties along the south side of Lakeview will be connected to the new drainage system, removing the need for ditches.

Benches and trash cans will be installed in 6 locations along the new path.

Investment and financing

Total investment:  $4 million

Investment to date: $803,475

  • Plans, geotechnical study and preparatory work: $122 575
  • Rebuilding of Selkirk below Lakeview, updating drainage system, installation of sidewalk and planted strip (to be completed in May 2025): $680 900

To reduce the financial burden on taxpayers, 50% of the cost of this project will be financed by a $2.04 million Federal Government grant.

The path itself, which is a condition of the grant, is expected to cost approximately $250K.

Impact 

To make room for the multi-use path, the Town will use the Town right-of-way (property owned by the Town outside of the property lines). This means:

In some cases, vegetation or structures located in the municipal right-of-way (outside of the property lines) will be removed.

Trees that are dead, dying, or that will become hazardous due to excavation work required for the project will be removed. To offset this, at least two new trees will be planted for every tree that is cut. In addition, five high-value trees have been identified for conservation and will be protected throughout the project.

Individual meetings with property owners affected by the project have begun to explain the impacts and to propose solutions to replace what will be removed.

Mature plants and trees will be used as replacement plantings. A landscape architect will also be hired to review the existing plans and to suggest improvements.

What is a multi-use path?

It is a designated pathway intended to safely accommodate multiple types of non-motorized users. This typically includes:

  • Pedestrians (walkers, joggers)
  • People using wheelchairs or other mobility devices
  • Baby carriages
  • Bicycles and scooters

Project timeline

2021

  • Beginning of the project study process.
  • July: Contract awarded to Shellex Groupe Conseil inc. for plans and specifications.
  • December: Geotechnical study completed.

2022

  • January: The federal government announces a new grant for active transportation (ATF).
  • November: Grant application approved.
  • November: The MELCC confirms to Shellex that the entire project is subject to a ministerial authorization (CA) and that drainage on Selkirk Street must be modified to manage the flow.

2023

  • January: CA application submitted to the MELCC.
  • June: Contract awarded for work on Selkirk Street. The Selkirk Street project is postponed to 2024 due to delays in the ATF grant caused by the governments of Quebec and Canada.

2024

  • June: Grant approved by the MAMH and the federal government.
  • June: The contractor for Selkirk Street receives approval to begin work.
  • October: Ministerial authorization (CA) received for Lakeview Street.