BEACONSFIELD, QC, April 30,
2024 /CNW/ - The Mayor of Beaconsfield,
Georges Bourelle, and the members of
Municipal Council are pleased to announce the financial support
granted by the provincial and federal governments for the first
phase of the Imagine Centennial project, namely the construction of
a new multipurpose cultural centre, after years of planning and
citizen consultations that helped define the needs and establish a
consensus among the population.
The revitalization project will unite Centennial Park with the
Centennial Marina property to create a single venue for leisure
activities, culture, entertainment and large gatherings.
"We are particularly proud to announce the launch of this
important project for Beaconsfield, following a consensus among the
population. Centennial Park and the Centennial Marina property will
become an exceptional jewel in Beaconsfield for all residents to enjoy
year-round," says Mayor Georges
Bourelle.
An initial grant of more than $3
million has been awarded by the Ministère de la Culture et
des Communications under the programme Aide au développement des
infrastructures culturelles, which is part of the federal
programme Invest in Canada.
The grant is for the construction of a new cultural centre, with an
integrated library at its heart. This initiative marks the first
steps in the overall revitalization of the site, while preserving
its natural character and ensuring continued access and use for all
members of the community.
"The future cultural centre will become the hub of cultural,
artistic and community activities for generations to come, while
respecting taxpayers' ability to pay," says Mayor
Bourelle.
Work on the multipurpose cultural centre project began in
January with an architectural competition, for which four finalists
were selected from 32 applications for the second stage of the
competition. The competition will define the harmonious integration
of the cultural centre on the site, which will become one of the
most beautiful public spaces on the island of
Montreal.
In addition to the new library with its reading and consultation
areas, the new centre will provide study and meeting rooms in an
architectural concept offering a splendid and exceptional view of
majestic Lake Saint-Louis. There will also be community spaces for
leisure activities and courses. By popular demand, a café-bistro
will also be built to add to the enjoyment of the site.
Ultimately, the park will retain all its splendour and offer a
greater area for visitors and activities, extending right down to
the water's edge.
The marina, managed by a non-profit organization, will continue
its activities for the benefit of boaters, while the sandy area
along the water's edge will also be preserved to offer access to
Lake Saint-Louis for kayakers, canoeists, windsurfers, and
dinghies.
In addition to the specific grant of $3.1
million awarded for the library integrated into the
multipurpose cultural centre, other subsidy applications through
federal and provincial government aid programmes are under
way.
A fundraising campaign is also being developed, as is a
community support campaign.
The total cost of the project, including the multipurpose centre
and the redevelopment of the site as a whole, will be determined as
the contracts are awarded, given that they will be the result of
public calls for tender.
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SOURCE City of Beaconsfield