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Montreal puts road repairs at heart of capital works plan

The Canadian city of Montreal has put road and waterworks repairs at the heart of its capital works programme for 2014-2016. The programme, covering almost US$3.62 billion (CAD 3.8 billion) in infrastructure expenditure priorities, is lower by $287.61 million (CAD 300 million) compared to the one presented in 2012. It is due, if approved, for implementation from mid-September 2013 Nearly 75% of the capital works programme is allotted for maintenance and repairs, while new developments account for the
August 22, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
The Canadian city of Montreal has put road and waterworks repairs at the heart of its capital works programme for 2014-2016.

The programme, covering almost US$3.62 billion (CAD 3.8 billion) in infrastructure expenditure priorities, is lower by $287.61 million (CAD 300 million) compared to the one presented in 2012. It is due, if approved, for implementation from mid-September 2013

Nearly 75% of the capital works programme is allotted for maintenance and repairs, while new developments account for the remainder.

Around $958.7 million (CAD 1 billion) would be used for roads, overpasses and tunnels. A total of $1.72 billion (CAD 1.8 billion) is allocated for repairing its sewage and water network. In particular, around $1.15 billion (CAD 1.2 billion) would be allocated to repair sewage pipes and water mains, upgrade and repair water treatment plants, large water mains, reservoirs and pumping stations.

The city intends to invest $135.17 million (CAD 141 million) on heritage and culture projects, as well as $508.11 million (CAD 530 million) for economic development and urban projects. For 2014, expenditure is projected to total $1.15 billion (CAD 1.2 billion).

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