Underground Utility Work for TramCité at Des Braves and René-Lévesque
Official title: Installation of underground infrastructure at the intersection of Des Braves Avenue and Rene-Levesque West Boulevard
Hydro-Québec and Énergir need to install underground utility lines at a Quebec City intersection for the TramCité tramway project. The work happens beneath the street and sidewalk, with only a single manhole cover visible when complete. This requires approval because the intersection sits on National Battlefields Commission land.
Why This Matters
Live near the Plains of Abraham or use this intersection? Construction will temporarily affect the area. The good news: once done, you'll only see a single manhole cover. The tramway project aims to improve transit across Quebec City.
What Could Change
If approved, utility crews can dig beneath this historic site to lay power and gas lines. The surface will be restored with minimal visible change—just one cast iron manhole cover on the sidewalk. This clears the way for TramCité construction to proceed.
Key Issues
- Should underground utility work be permitted on National Battlefields land?
- Will the work adequately protect the historic landscape and existing trees?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.