After a long legal dispute, the city of Longueuil announced on Monday the large-scale acquisition of 13 plots of land, including 29,000 square meters in Boise Du Tremblay of high ecological value.
Mayor Catherine Fournier’s administration has reached an agreement with the owner of the land behind Béliveau Boulevard and Aubry Street, 94298 Canada Ltée, to allow the city to acquire the lots at their 2017 market value, or nearly $2.7 million.
“Our complete plan for the conservation and protection of natural environments will finally be submitted this autumn, and this acquisition is the first step towards achieving our ambitious goal of 1,500 hectares of land, which will be protected in perpetuity,” said Catherine Fournier. of Longueuil.
“Amounting to almost $2.7 million, this transaction represents a good deal for the city and taxpayers, especially since we will be eligible for a subsidy equal to two-thirds of the transaction price under the green and blue network program of the metropolitan community. Montreal (CMM)”, he added.
“The city’s acquisition of these lands consolidates the ecosystem of Boise du Tremblay, the city’s largest natural park, which is accessible to the public,” said Lysa Bélaïcha, municipal councilor of the Boise-Du Tremblay district and co-councilor for environment and protest. Against climate change within the city council.
