Blainville Invests $36.4 Million in a Bold Vision for Growth and Renewal

On December 10, Blainville’s municipal council adopted a capital investment program totaling $36.4 million. Over half of this budget, amounting to $19.6 million, will be dedicated to maintaining the city’s existing assets.
“Blainville experienced significant growth in the late 1990s and early 2000s, a period when much of our infrastructure was constructed. As the city enters the final phase of its development, we are focusing on future growth levers and managing our existing assets,” explained Mayor Liza Poulin.
Blainville will also benefit from government grants that will reduce its borrowing needs to $25.5 million for 2025.
Enhancing Parks and Green Spaces
Several projects under the 2025 work program will enhance Blainville’s parks and green spaces. Six parks, including Blainville, des Hirondelles, des Chanterelles, d’Alençon, Plateau Saint-Louis, and Marc-Aurèle-Fortin, will undergo redevelopment, with further details to be announced during the spring 2025 annual project launch.
To meet the growing demand for pickleball, eight permanent outdoor courts will be constructed at Maurice-Tessier Park, designed to host events and tournaments. Additionally, the city will develop a conceptual plan for a covered refrigerated skating rink, enhance the Chambéry ecological corridor, and establish new community gardens to serve residents in the southern areas of Blainville.
Another initiative includes designing Place de la Savoie (Chambéry) following a public consultation. “We also plan to acquire natural environments within the Grande Tourbière between 2026 and 2027. Investments nearing $5 million are planned over the next three years, with financial support from the Montreal Metropolitan Community,” noted Councillor Jean-François Pinard. In 2025, the city will appoint a specialized organization to facilitate these acquisitions.
Street and Bicycle Path Improvements
To encourage active transportation, Blainville will construct a new bike path along Omer-DeSerres Street and Industriel Boulevard, while also refurbishing existing bike paths and pedestrian crossings. Speed moderation measures will be introduced as part of the Traffic Policy adopted in 2024. Key road improvements include repaving Boulevard de la Seigneurie Ouest and widening Boulevard Michèle-Bohec, which will feature traffic lights and a multifunctional pathway between Gilles-Vigneault Street and Gohier Stream.
Blainville will also implement the first phase of a safety improvement plan for school zones. This initiative, based on an audit by a municipal expert committee in collaboration with local schools and the police, identifies priority projects to enhance safety. Schools targeted for 2025 improvements will be announced by spring, according to Councillor Stéphane Dufour, who oversees security. The city has also secured a $350,000 grant from the Quebec Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility for this project.
Additionally, the city will engage a consultant to develop a concept for the urban planning project on Curé-Labelle Boulevard, adopted in 2024.
Infrastructure and Municipal Building Upgrades
Blainville will undertake various water infrastructure maintenance projects, including connecting the water network between de la Falaise and Paul-Albert streets, upgrading the 43rd Avenue East sanitary pumping station, and contributing to the upkeep of the Côte-Sud pressure station in partnership with Boisbriand.
Municipal buildings will also see significant investments. These include the redesign of the Urban Planning, Mobility, and Ecological Transition Service, the third phase of municipal workshops with the construction of a machinery warehouse, and commissioning a consultant to plan the Citizen Hub, encompassing the equestrian park, library, arena, community center, and city hall.
Through these strategic investments, Blainville aims to ensure its continued growth and enhance the quality of life for its residents, while managing its existing assets responsibly.