Sophie Demers

LJI Reporter

Annually, cities ramp up construction in the warmer months and Gatineau is no exception. New work will begin and projects that were stopped during the winter will resume. The construction season in Gatineau will include nearly 100 worksites in progress or completed, for a total investment of $389 million.

“This year, we’re making a record investment in infrastructure. It’s a necessary catch-up, and the projects that will be launched demonstrate our determination to make a real difference in people’s lives. The road network, for example, needs love – and that’s exactly what we’re giving it. Behind every dollar invested, there is a clear commitment: to provide safe, sustainable infrastructure that meets the expectations of our citizens,” said Steve Moran, President of the Executive Committee and Hull-Wright councillor.

There will be a total of 35 sewer, aqueduct and roadway rehabilitation projects happening across Gatineau. For Aylmer, there will be work on Boulevard Lucerne, between Frank-Robinson and Chemin Vanier. This work is highly anticipated by many residents as this stretch of road has many potholes and uneven paving issues.

“The Lucerne road work begins this summer! In the coming weeks, I’ll share all the plans with you, where you’ll be able to discover bike lanes, sidewalks, lights, and more!” said Caroline Murray, Deschênes councillor, in a Facebook post.

Traffic calming measures will be put in place across the city. In Aylmer, these projects are slated for the school zone on rue Raton-Laveur, rue des Tilleuls, as well as on Boulevard d’Amsterdam near the Amsterdam Park.

Other major projects will be underway this summer, including continuing to upgrade the drinking water production plant in Gatineau, expanding the Entre-Nous community centre. Upgrading of the Paul-Pelletier aquatic centre will also begin.

Gatineau states there are many more projects that will continue or restart across the city and reminds residents to be safe around construction sites.

Photo: The rework of Boulevard Lucerne will begin this summer. Residents have been eager to see the road improved as it is an important route for many Aylmer drivers and has been in a state of disrepair for many years. (SD) Photo: Sophie Demers