Published August 16, 2024

Maria Diamantis, LJI journalist

In a significant move to bolster municipal infrastructure, Mario Laframboise, the Member of the National Assembly (MNA) for Blainville, announced a substantial $23 million allocation to the municipalities within his constituency. This funding, aimed at enhancing local infrastructure projects, is part of the broader Programme de transfert pour les infrastructures d’eau et collectives du Québec (TECQ) 2024-2028, overseen by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

The TECQ program is designed to assist municipalities in financing critical projects related to potable water treatment, wastewater management, local roadways, and energy efficiency improvements in municipal buildings. Additionally, it supports the development of resilient infrastructures with cultural, community, sports, and recreational purposes.

Announcing this funding on behalf of Minister of Municipal Affairs Andrée Laforest, MNA Laframboise emphasized the program’s significance: “With this investment of over $3.2 billion across Quebec, cities and municipalities will be able to bring numerous infrastructure projects to fruition and improve the services they provide. The TECQ 2024-2028 program offers flexibility to municipalities and focuses on their autonomy. By supporting municipal work in this way, our government reiterates its commitment to being present in all regions of Quebec, fostering the vitality of our territories.”

Minister Laforest’s office confirmed that the total investment under the TECQ program exceeds $3.2 billion, with $1 billion contributed by the Government of Quebec. The remaining $2.2 billion comes from the administrative agreement related to the Canada Community-Building Fund (CCBF), finalized with the federal government in June 2024.

MNA Laframboise expressed his satisfaction in being able to contribute to the enhancement of municipal services and infrastructure. “Municipal infrastructure requires substantial investment, which is why our government is financially supporting municipalities in implementing their projects,” he stated.

In a related effort to improve local infrastructure, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility recently granted the City of Blainville $136,484 under the TAPU Program. This funding will support Blainville’s project focused on creating safer intersections and implementing traffic calming measures, further underscoring the government’s commitment to enhancing public safety and infrastructure across Quebec.

This substantial investment marks a significant step in ensuring that municipalities in the Blainville area and across Quebec can improve their infrastructure, ultimately leading to better services and quality of life for residents. The TECQ program’s focus on water treatment, road maintenance, energy efficiency, and community spaces, along with targeted investments like those from the TAPU Program, underscores the government’s commitment to sustainable and resilient municipal development across the province.

Pictures 1 and 2: “Under the TAPU Program, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility granted the City of Blainville $136,484 to support its project for safer intersections and traffic calming measures.”

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