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Montreal to invest $50M to renovate Plaza Saint-Hubert

Plaza Saint-Hubert is expected to get an upgrade in 2018. The city of Montreal will spend $50 million to renovate the commercial strip, Monday, February 6, 2017. TVA

Construction to upgrade Plaza Saint-Hubert, a commercial strip situated on Saint-Hubert Street between Bellechasse Street and Jean-Talon Street East, will begin in 2018 and cost close to $50 million.

According to a plan on the city of Montreal’s website, the project has outlined several changes that will modernize the area.

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The bulk of the cost will come from replacing the glass awning, which will total $22 million.

Upgrades will also be made to the underground infrastructure, which includes sewers and water mains.

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Sidewalks will also be expanded and Wi-Fi is expected to be available on the entire street.

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Renovations are expected to finish in 2021.

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