Grants and Contributions:

Title:

Climatic project: Removal of wired Hydro-Québec network for an underground network (Rivière a la pêche - Parc National de la Mauricie)

Agreement Number:

GC-1685

Agreement Value:

$1,379,700.00

Agreement Date:

Mar 25, 2022 - Jan 14, 2023

Description:

This contribution makes possible to finance the removal of the monophase overhead wired network currently on site between the St-Jean-des-piles entrance and the Rivière à la Pêche sector, and replace it with threephase underground. This project is part of the desire to reduce the visual footprint in the La Mauricie National Park, reduce power outages related to the many climate changes encountered in recent years, and increase the availability of renewable energy in the region to support the development of public services and visitor experience offerings located in and around the park.

Organization:

Parks Canada

Expected Results:

People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them

Location:

Montreal , Quebec, CA H2Z 1A4

Reference Number:

154-2021-2022-Q4-00081

Agreement Type:

Contribution

Report Type:

Grants and Contributions

Recipient Type:

Other

Recipient's Legal Name:

Hydro-Québec

Federal Riding Name:

Laurier-Sainte-Marie

Federal Riding Number:

24039

Program:

General Class Grants and Contributions Program

Program Purpose:

To assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate.