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Road network management
The Municipality has master plans for the improvement of its road infrastructure.
A first plan, developed in 2013, aims to improve the main arteries of the municipality according to priorities set based on the damage to be repaired and the traffic on the roads.
In 2019, the municipality hired a private firm to update this master plan.
Significant work has been carried out since then, largely with funds obtained from higher levels of government, including the Gas Tax and Quebec's contribution (TECQ) and the Local Road Assistance Program (PAVL).
An update of the master plan is currently being prepared for eligible roads by a private firm in collaboration with the Memphrémagog RCM.
Street Construction Standards
The street construction standards are in the process of being revised. We are in the final phase of preparation, and they will be integrated into the urban planning regulations, which are expected to be published soon.
This revision aims to strengthen the structural capacity of rehabilitated streets in accordance with new requirements and to guide the design of new roads within the framework of future agreements between the Municipality and developers.
Until the adoption of these new regulations, the Municipality has decreed a moratorium on new developments.
Previous Requirements
Roads built after April 21, 2011
The construction standards for roads built after April 21, 2011, are defined in by-law 2011-237. They must have a minimum width of 8 meters and be subject to an agreement with the Municipality. Existing roads that have been or are renovated after April 21, 2011, must have a minimum width of 7.2 meters.
Moreover, after February 14, 2013, developers who build streets serving more than three lots are required to sign an agreement with the Municipality regarding the overall development of the project, with terms specified in by-law 2012-262. They must also commit to transferring ownership of the street to the Municipality once a determined number of residences are built on the street.
Projects that have been subject to such agreements include:
- Jean Guertin Street
- The "Sanctuary of Estrie" project
Roads built between April 27, 2001 and April 21, 2011
Public and private roads built between April 27, 2001, and April 21, 2011, must meet the standards defined in regulation 2001-155. Public roads must, among other things, have a minimum width of 10 meters before graveling. Private roads, on the other hand, must have a width of 6 meters before graveling.
Roads built before January 1, 2001
No construction standards apply to these roads. However, to ensure minimal access to public safety services, the Municipality requires, under regulation 2014-293, that they be passable and have a minimum width of 4 meters.
Acquisition of Private Roads
The Municipality has adopted a policy for the acquisition of private roads. Please note that these requirements are provided as guidelines and establish a minimum threshold. They do not in any way constitute an obligation for the Municipality to accept the integration of proposed streets into its network. Each project must undergo a detailed analysis, accompanied by specific plans and specifications, to identify its unique constraints and propose a design adapted to technical and regulatory requirements.
Furthermore, the Municipality evaluates the opportunity to municipalize the proposed streets by considering various criteria beyond purely technical aspects. This analysis includes financial impacts, integration into the existing network, infrastructure sustainability, and compliance with land use planning objectives.
In accordance with regulation 2015-303, the Municipality reserves the right to refuse the integration of a street if the required conditions are not met or if it deems that its inclusion in the municipal domain is not appropriate.