Montreal-Trudeau Airport Fence Replacement - Wood to Metal
Official title: YUL Montreal-Trudeau International Airport - Replacement of a section of the airport site fence
Montreal's airport authority wants to replace 1,500 metres of wooden fence with metal fencing on the north side of the airport. The wooden fence was originally installed to avoid interfering with NAV Canada's air traffic control signals. New equipment no longer has this problem, so they can now use metal fencing to match the rest of the airport perimeter.
Why This Matters
This is a routine infrastructure upgrade at Montreal's main airport. It won't affect flights, parking, or passenger experience. Unless you live immediately adjacent to the airport's north perimeter, this likely won't impact your daily life.
What Could Change
The airport's security perimeter will be standardized with metal fencing throughout. This is a straightforward infrastructure replacement with no policy implications.
Key Issues
- Should the wooden fence be replaced with metal fencing for improved security?
Indigenous Consultation
This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.