MONTREAL – Verdun has issued a call for tenders to build a beach in Arthur-Therrien park, behind the Verdun Auditorium.
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The new project would cost around $4.6 million and is slated to open for summer 2017.
Design teams will be required to make the urban beach a sustainable development project that will protect the local environment and wildlife.
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The beach area will be able to accommodate 1,500 people; an embankment will be constructed to reduce the water current.
There will also be a swimming area for up to 500 people.
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Urban landscaping firms have until Feb. 8 to submit a proposal.
Construction will begin in the summer.
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