MEETING MINUTES

Signature on the Saint Lawrence G.P. 8 Place du Commerce, Suite 300 Montreal, Québec Canada H3E 1N3 Phone: 514-866-0600 Fax: 514-390-6533

Minutes No.: 06_RIP-VSO Project Name: VERDUN / LE SUD-OUEST PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING FOR THE NEW CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE CORRIDOR PROJECT

EDMS Reference No.: 181201-A0000-3RMB-000006 Project No.: 181201

Date of Meeting: May 25, 2016 Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Location: Verdun Borough Office Room: Council room

In attendance: Vincent Jarry, Senior Director, New Champlain Bridge, Infrastructure Canada (INFC) Pierre L’Heureux, Councillor, Verdun Borough (L’Île-des-Sœurs district) James Byrns, Ville de Montréal Signature on the Saint Lawrence (SSL) team: Dan Genest, Director, Coordination Stéphanie Lassonde, Communications Manager

c.c.: partner members and SSL team

Subject: MINUTES FOR THE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON MAY 25 IN VERDUN

Point # Subject Follow-

through Date/Status

1. Opening of the meeting

1.1. Word of welcome from Ms. Lassonde

2. Presentation of the work completed, under way and to come

2.1 Mr. Genest presented the work under way and planned for the next year. Ms. Campeau explained the upcoming closures and the detour routes for the Gaétan-Laberge sector as well as for the L’Île-des-Soeurs (IDS) district. A PDF of the presentation has been uploaded to the website: http://www.newchamplain.ca/session/may-25-2016/

3. Question period for general public

Questions Answers

3.1 Presence of jetties The water jetties are temporary structures that will be dismantled when the work is finished.

3.2 Maintenance of IDS bypass bridge

Mr. Byrns confirmed that the city of Montreal is assessing the pros and cons of this option and that the results of the analysis will be presented to elected officials once available.

VdM

3.3 Lake sturgeon migration Three fishways (3 m x 3 m) have been created to facilitate the sturgeons' movement. Today, the first American eel, a species with special status like the lake sturgeon, was caught. No lake sturgeons have been caught as yet. Information in this regard will soon be available on the website. Mr. L’Heureux stated that local fishers have noticed that the fish have moved since construction began, but are as abundant as ever.

SSL

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3.4 Average depth of the St. Lawrence

The average depth of the St. Lawrence ranges from 4 m to 5 m. For example, at the end of the jetty, the water is 5.5 m deep.

3.5 Impact of closures (IDS–Gaétan Laberge) on users of the Verdun Hospital and École Monseigneur-Richard coming from IDS

Ms. Campeau specified that first responders have been properly informed of the closures and the detour routes via Atwater. For users of these institutions, SSL notes that it would be worthwhile to let them know. The Verdun Hospital will be contacted regarding the closure on the weekend of June 3–5.

SSL May 30

3.6 Consideration of impact on pedestrians and importance of notices regarding pedestrian disruptions as well

Duly noted. From now on, SSL will present the impacts on cyclists and pedestrians and will publish the information on the web.

3.7 Impact of the Gaétan-Laberge closure on STM bus 12 connecting Verdun to IDS by Gaétan-Laberge (2 questions)

SSL has already informed the STM and the information regarding the changes should be available soon. From Verdun to IDS, the same route will be used. However, from IDS to Verdun, the route will have to be changed to use the Atwater interchange.

3.8 Noise impact from widening A15 South and choice of asphalt type

Sound walls are planned for the new highway, which should significantly improve the area's sound environment, as there is nothing there right now. The acoustic studies take into account a number of criteria when determining the location of sound walls, including the driving surface.

SSL

3.9 Impact of the disruption on Boul. de L’IDS, maintenance of the lanes on Clément Bridge and reasons for disruption

Ms. Campeau explained that a temporary workaround is being created toward A10 to compensate for closure of the small ramp and to give priority to traffic coming from IDS. SSL will maintain a single lane in this area and will conduct closure tests over the next few weeks to follow up. This lane loss on Boul. de L'IDS will be in effect for one year. These disruptions are part of reconfiguration work for the urban boulevard at Gaétan-Laberge.

3.10 Wellington closure and pedestrian traffic in the Rue May area

Two weekend closures are planned for Rue Wellington under the bypass. A pedestrian corridor will be created between Rushbrooke and Wellington.

3.11 Details on the highway profile

The highway profile will be pretty much the same, but the slope between the LaSalle overpass and Wellington will be less steep because the highway will be about 1 m higher. From an urban integration standpoint, it is better to keep the highway at this height to avoid hemming in the area.

3.12 Number of lanes on L’IDS Bridge

Four lanes are planned southbound and for northbound, Infrastructure Canada is considering using the service lane as the fourth lane.

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3.13 Closure of the Seaway dike bike path

Due to health and safety concerns, a portion of the Seaway dike bike path will have to be closed from late fall 2016 (date to be determined) until the end of the work. Discussions have been held with Vélo-Québec, the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation, the city of Brossard and the Société du parc Jean-Drapeau.

SSL

3.14 Follow-up on a request for a passage between Le Sud-Ouest Borough and the river and an access to the canal

Duly noted. This matter is currently being reviewed by the city of Montreal.

VdM

3.15 Demolition of Champlain Bridge, duration and cost

Demolition of the existing Champlain Bridge is not included in the SSL contract. This other project, which will last from 2 to 4 years, will have its own impacts. How will demolition be carried out? By barge, on the water, with jetties? Nothing has been determined for the time being and this will be specified in the request for proposals and when the contractor is known.

3.16 Reasons for building a temporary bypass bridge

Because the IDS bridge was at the end of its useful life, an alternative was needed to divert traffic during construction of the new corridor. For a number of technical reasons and to create the required work space, the bypass bridge was built with a lifespan of 35 to 40 years.

3.17 Impacts because house is located very close to the worksite: vibrations, noise and dust

Under the partnership agreement, SSL is bound to respect criteria for noise, vibrations and dust, and these levels are monitored regularly. Mr. Jarry specified that their teams conduct regular checks and an independent engineer is the third party who reviews the results and studies. Mr. Genest stated that SSL is listening and is always looking for solutions to improve things.

SSL

3.18 How the LRS announcement affects the project

For now, the planned route for IDS is to build a corridor parallel to the bypass bridge. The project runs through several properties under federal, provincial and municipal jurisdictions, which requires coordination. Mr. Jarry emphasized that coordination activities for the light rail system (LRS) following the project launch by the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec Infra (CDPQ Infra), called the Réseau électrique métropolitain (REM), are more frequent to ensure that the new bridge can technically support the LRS. The official launch date is still not known. There will be dedicated public transit routes during construction of the LRS whatever the CDPQ Infra decides for the LRS.

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3.19 Dissatisfaction with one-way traffic on Henri-Duhamel, isolating effect and loss of mobility

Mr. Cardin explained that further to the meeting with the mayor of Verdun and local residents, a report will be prepared and presented to the Mayor so that a decision can be made in light of the opinion of the local residents. Tonight's comment will be taken into account.

Verdun

3.20 Date at which sound walls will be installed and compliance with the 55 dB criterion for site works along highways

The sound walls should be installed once the work to widen A15 South is completed. At the next Good Neighbourly Committee meeting on June 15 at the Centre communautaire Elgar, a presentation will be given specifically on sound walls.

SSL

3.21 Progress with GHG offsetting

Mr. Jarry said that SSL has identified projects that are currently being validated by Infrastructure Canada. However, he stressed that GHG offsetting—although very important—is not part of the project's critical path and will be addressed at the appropriate point in time. More details will be provided at a later date.

INFC Fall 2016

3.22 Clarification for the fourth lane

Southbound, one of the four lanes will be used for circulation between Verdun and IDS. Northbound, analyses are in progress to determine whether the shoulder can be recovered for use as a fourth lane.

INFC

3.23 Importance of ensuring that planning reflects the effect of bridge demolition on riverside residents

Duly noted. This will be communicated to the authority in charge, i.e., JCCBI.

JCCBI

3.24 Future of the bypass bridge and consultation process

Mr. Byrns explained that the technical teams are currently studying the options for the bypass bridge. Once the results are known, they will be communicated to elected officials. Mr. L’Heureux took note of the question and will make sure that residents have a say on the future of the bypass bridge.

VdM

3.25 Site of the future LRS station, safe access for pedestrians and importance of consulting citizens

Neither SSL nor Infrastructure Canada are responsible for the LRS station. SSL is responsible for creating a space where the future station can be built and where a number of development options are possible, but under the responsibility of CDPQ Infra. Mr. L’Heureux took note that residents wish to be consulted and there will be follow-up to ensure their perspective is considered.

VdM

4. Adjournment

4.1 Next meetings The next Good Neighbourly Committee meeting, which is open to the public, will be held June 15 at L’Île-des-Sœurs (Centre Elgar) and will address the topic of sound walls for the Verdun / Le Sud-Ouest area. The next public information meeting will take place next year at the beginning of the 2017 construction season.

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