STM launching a public consultation in November for the Rielle mechanical ventilation station project

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To open a dialogue with the local community, the STM will hold a public consultation beginning November 3.

In 2024, the Société de transport de Montréal (STM) is planning to work on the expansion and redesign of the Rielle mechanical ventilation station in the Verdun borough. To open a dialogue with the local community, the STM will hold a public consultation beginning November 3.

  1. Project presentation: November 3, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
  2. Feedback submission period: November 4 to 29, 2022
  3. Input session: November 29, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.

To learn more about the consultation process and how to attend the meetings or give your feedback, visit our web page.

What is a mechanical ventilation station?

A mechanical ventilation station (MVS) is an infrastructure located between two métro stations that is equipped with fans designed to extract hot air from the métro network through inlets fitted with air vents. Huge noise suppressors mitigate the noise from these fans to ensure quiet for residents living close to a ventilation station.

The Rielle MVS has reached the end of its useful life and needs to be expanded and upgraded to comply with current noise and ventilation standards.

After the expansion, the MVS will be much quieter thanks to more powerful noise suppressors. It will comply with all City of Montréal noise by-laws. The work will also make the tunnel ventilation system more reliable and durable.