Footbridge planned over Francon quarry
A section of St‑Michel is sandwiched between two old quarries, one of them – the old Francon quarry – completely impassable. Now a footbridge is promised, although the map shows it will extend Jean‑Rivard Street over the ravine, not so far from its southern end, and it will only be completed in 2029.
Borough mayor Laurence Lavigne‑Lalonde says she would like to see the quarry eventually made more accessible, but that this isn’t the time to start big expensive long‑term projects.
Ian 12:41 on 2024-12-01 Permalink
I’d love more public access to the Francon site as it’s very interesting geologically… but it’s been a snow dump so long it’s seriously contaminated.
Kate 20:37 on 2024-12-01 Permalink
Somewhere I read that the bottom of the quarry reaches the water table, which isn’t reassuring given the years of road salt and hydrocarbons and other filth that must be poured into it every winter.
DeWolf 21:59 on 2024-12-01 Permalink
There’s also a new footbridge that will be built across Frédéric-Back Park (the old Miron quarry) next year. The city put out a call for tender a couple of months ago so the work should start in the spring.
https://forum.agoramtl.com/t/developpement-du-parc-frederic-back/6235/8
walkerp 09:21 on 2024-12-02 Permalink
If it reaches the water table, doesn’t that basically mean that it’s a giant hole in the middle of the island and we are going to start sinking?!