Mont-Louis Wharf riprap project
News Release
August 10, 2016 – Mont-Louis, Quebec – Transport Canada
Transport Canada is pleased to announce a project to transform the East Mont-Louis Wharf, which the Department owns.
The project will transform the wharf into a breakwater while maintaining its current layout. It will also make it possible to secure the site, meet environmental requirements and continue protecting the shorelines against erosion.
Quick Facts
- The wharf’s configuration helps protect part of the bay of Mont-Louis against bank erosion caused by waves.
- The Mont-Louis Wharf was built in 1955. For safety reasons, access to the wharf has been prohibited for nearly 15 years.
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