Boulevard René-Lévesque : Over 600 housing units set to be built

In January, the City of Châteauguay authorized the construction of a major residential project at 1000 Boulevard René-Lévesque. The project, which will be carried out in two phases, will include more than 600 housing units once completed.

Translation Amanda Bennett

The 10- to 12-storey project will be located on a plot of land adjacent to the gas station and Tim Hortons restaurant, at the corner of Primeau and René-Lévesque boulevards. Equipment has been visible on the site for the past few weeks.

The first phase involves the construction of 285 housing units, said Sarah-Maude Geneau, Communications Advisor for the city. When all is said and done, there will be “two contemporary towers.” “Given the high demand for housing in Châteauguay, we hope that this initiative will help meet the population's needs,” she explained.

This sector was the focus of a special urban plan in 2023, as the city wanted to revitalize the western sector of René-Lévesque Boulevard and Faubourg Châteauguay.

Le Soleil attempted to obtain further details about the project from Cogir, including timelines, the type of housing expected and the investment required, but was unsuccessful. However, via the Cogir website, one can access the Liveo website, which features the Liveo Châteauguay project, i.e., rental condos with occupancy scheduled for 2026.

At the beginning of the year, Mayor Eric Allard announced that this residential project would be one of the first to be subject to the bylaw on fees for the construction, expansion or modification of municipal infrastructure. The company 9518-6854 Québec inc, which owns the land, will pay a contribution of $498,111 for the first phase of the construction project.