The petition launched by the mayor of Deux-Montagnes, Mr. Denis Martin, following the major flood that occurred last spring, has obtained over 2200 signatures, representing 25% on the residents living in Deux-Montagnes. After presenting the petition a few weeks ago, to the provincial deputy Mr. Benoit Charrette, Mr. Mayor Denis Martin deposited a copy of the petition to the National Assembly on Tuesday, October 17th.

Mayor Denis Martin insisted on the urgency of obtaining the permission of the Government of Quebec to undertake the works of the dike.

Environmental engineering firms, commissioned by the City of Deux-Montagnes, have carried out successful studies on the water and environmental impacts of the establishment of a vegetated dike on the shores of the Lake of Deux-Montagnes. An application has already been made by the mayor for the authorization from the government to start the works as soon as possible. Officials from the provincial and federal governments and the Minister of Public Safety, Mr. Martin Coiteux, promised a quick response from the government.

The mayor of Deux-Montagnes also met the Minister of Public Security, Mr. Martin Coiteux and the provincial deputy for Deux-Montagnes, Mr. Benoit Charrette, to highlight the precarious situation in which more than 275 households are still waiting for answers.

To consult the press point (in french), click here

To consult the article about the dike fom Journal De Montréal, click here 

Photo : the Mayor of Deux-Montagnes, Denis Martin, along with provincial Deputy for Deux-Montagnes, Mr. Benoit Charrette and the  provincial Deputy for Mirabel,  Mrs.Sylvie D’Amours.