The City of Dorval‘s $15.1 million offer to buy a section of McConnell Woods has been refused by the land’s owner.
Dorval residents have been trying to protect the green space from developers; 50,000 square metres are up for sale.
“It’s just for our community. People who live in Dorval,” resident Jean Daoust told Global News in July.
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In a statement from the city, Mayor Edgar Rouleau expressed his disappointment at the result.
“We are deeply disappointed that our offer was not accepted,” he said.
“Preserving and promoting our green spaces is a major priority for the city.”
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More than 800 people signed a petition in hopes that Dorval will preserve the space for the public.
The land is located just off of Lakeshore Road and borders Lac Saint-Louis.