en.Wedoany.com Reported - The City of Laval, Quebec, Canada, has announced the launch of a major shoreline stabilization project to reinforce the banks along the Thousand Islands Parkway. The project is receiving an investment of over $25.3 million through the federal Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund, with the total cost across all phases expected to exceed $80 million.

Spanning 9.5 kilometers between Highway 25 and the eastern tip of Laval Island, this shoreline stabilization project will ensure the stability of over 7 kilometers of shoreline along the Thousand Islands Parkway waterfront, while preserving the area's ecological quality. The Thousand Islands Parkway runs along an ecological corridor known for its rich wildlife habitats, is one of the earliest roads on Île Jésus, and is a waterfront trail beloved by cycling enthusiasts. The shoreline stabilization project also includes the development of pedestrian and cycling facilities to promote active transportation in the area.

Laval Mayor Stéphane Boyer stated: "The Thousand Islands Parkway is one of Laval's foundational thoroughfares. Protecting it is inseparable from preserving the heritage, landscape, and exceptional biodiversity of the island's eastern tip. In recent years, multiple ground subsidence events have forced the city to take emergency measures, with repair costs totaling nearly $3 million. Through this shoreline stabilization project, we are moving from a reactive approach to a sustainable solution to ensure the maintenance of this critical infrastructure and the protection of the shoreline."

Angelo Iacono, Member of Parliament for Alfred-Pellan, said: "Investing in infrastructure that helps protect Canadians from natural disasters and climate change is essential. By providing over $25 million in significant federal funding support to the City of Laval, the Government of Canada is making a tangible contribution to safeguarding this vital transportation corridor, protecting it from extreme weather events, while preserving a natural corridor and a heritage site for future generations."

Design work and environmental studies for the shoreline stabilization project are already underway, with the first construction activities expected to begin in 2027 and last approximately six years.

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