Grants and Contributions:

Redevelopment of Petit-Saguenay’s Village Core

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$1,320,000.00

Jul 2, 2024 - Mar 31, 2026

"The redevelopment of the village core involves construction of public infrastructure that will increase the use of active transportation in the municipality of Petit-Saguenay. The idea is to build a pedestrian boardwalk, a public space and a public park connected by a safe, user-friendly and inclusive walking and biking network. The main goals are to promote safe active transportation, revitalize the village core where commercial and community activities are located, and serve tourists better. More specifically, the project involves rebuilding a pedestrian boardwalk along the Petit-Saguenay River and enhancing it with a multifunctional public space that will include a food court and a rest stop for cyclists. A vegetated strip will be added between the main street and the pedestrian boardwalk for the following purposes: - Protect pedestrians by putting up a physical barrier between Highway 170 and the boardwalk area - Narrow the visual field for motorists to encourage them to slow down on the main artery - Reduce the footprint of concrete in the panorama to make the pedestrian experience more pleasant and more consistent with the natural environment around the village In all, the project involves the construction of a half-kilometre of shared walking/biking path in the village core. Overall, the objective is to make this critical area, which is traversed by a busy regional road, safe and attractive to encourage active transportation for locals and visitors. All major points of interest converge on the village core, making it the ideal location for a bike stop."

Department of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities

Petit-Saguenay, Municipality of, Quebec, CA

278-2024-2025-Q2-00074

Contribution

Grants and Contributions

Multi-year award for fiscal years 2024-25 to 2025-26.

Petit-Saguenay

Active Transportation Fund