Some residents have questions about how the project to demolish and rebuild a new building at Pleasant View Beach fits into the master plan and the special urban planning plan (PPU). However, as I understand it, this area is excluded from the scope of the PPU and the associated measures.
Furthermore, according to information provided by senior management, the project would be fully funded by a grant totaling approximately $3 million (the initial budget was $2.5 million). During the budget meeting, city officials also indicated that no cost overruns are anticipated for this project.
Evolution of the demolition and reconstruction project
January 23, 2024 — Geotechnical study
Authorization to characterize the site’s soil conditions.
First official technical step.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PV-2024-01-23-extraordinaire-1.pdf
May 6, 2024 — Call for tenders for plans and specifications
Authorization to launch a call for tenders for professional plans.
Beginning of concrete planning.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PV-2024-05-06.pdf
July 8, 2024 — Awarding of design mandate
Contract awarded to produce preliminary plans.
Official start of the design phase.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/PV-2024-07-08.pdf
September 9, 2024 — Public presentation
Confirmation that:
• plans are preliminary
• the project complies with environmental standards
• the layout respects the high-water mark
First public validation.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PV-2024-09-09.pdf
October 7, 2024 — Major milestone
• Authorization to demolish the existing building
• Awarding of full professional mandates (architecture and engineering)
• PIIA approval for the future building
Official transition to the final preparation phase.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/PV-2024-10-07.pdf
December 2, 2024 — Construction tender call
Authorization to launch a public call for tenders to build the building.
End of the administrative phase prior to construction.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/PV-2024-12-02.pdf
February 3, 2025 — TECQ program
Adoption of the infrastructure program eligible for TECQ funding.
Confirms the financial framework for municipal capital projects.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/PV-2025-02-03.pdf
Year 2025 — No contract awarded found
The minutes do not show:
• bid opening
• contract award
• start of construction
The project appears to be in an administrative holding phase.
January 12, 2026 — Related environmental authorizations
Council reviews an environmental authorization request for a municipal waterfront building (marina).
Although separate from the Pleasant View pavilion, this indicates ongoing regulatory steps for municipal waterfront infrastructure.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PV-2026-01-12.pdf
February 2, 2026 — Urban planning follow-ups related to beach buildings
Urban planning resolutions concern accessory buildings in the beach sector (beach facilities).
Indicates that certain peripheral elements of the site are progressing.
Reference:
https://www.northhatley.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PV-2026-02-2.pdf
Project status at the beginning of 2026
Completed steps
• Soil studies
• Professional plans
• Regulatory approvals
• Demolition authorized
• Construction tender call authorized
Incomplete steps
• Awarding of the construction contract
• Start of construction
• Official timeline
• Final budget publicly confirmed
Conclusion
The project is therefore administratively ready, but its construction phase does not yet appear to have begun according to public documents.
The demolition and reconstruction project of the Pleasant View beach building aims to modernize waterfront infrastructure. The project is reportedly fully funded through grants, thereby limiting the impact on taxpayers. The remaining challenge will be to properly maintain the new building to avoid repeating past issues.
On that note, enjoy swimming at the beach this summer!
Photo credits:
https://www.northhatley.org/fr/avis-public-demande-de-demolition/rendu-3d-du-projet-de-reconstruction-1/
