The public has been able to enjoy this redeveloped space since summer 2023
The Government of Canada is investing in its historic sites to ensure their preservation, so that Quebecers and Canadians can enjoy and learn about them, now and in the future.
Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, inaugurated Place George-V in the city of Québec.
The Government of Canada has restored Place George-V, located in front of the Voltigeurs de Québec Armoury, to make it greener, safer and more accessible for all. Place George-V can now better accommodate its use as a space for military ceremonial events and as a venue for major events that attract many Quebecers, Canadians and tourists every year.
Following a call for tenders, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) awarded a contract of $930,191 (taxes included) to OPTION aménagement Inc., CIMA + SENC, in consortium, to develop the concept, complete the plans and specifications, and supervise the worksite during the restoration. PSPC also awarded a contract of $6.4 million (taxes included) to SAHO Construction Inc. to carry out the redevelopment work.
Place George-V now features a large, partly grass and partly paved plaza that is better suited for major public events. A new commemorative walkway makes it easier to move between the various areas surrounding Place George-V. At the centre of the walkway are the 4 commemorative monuments that were previously spread out around the square. Quebecers and Canadians can also enjoy the street furniture installed.
The project was carried out in accordance with sustainable development principles and included heat island reduction and effective rainwater management strategies.
All these features will make Place George-V a more harmonious place, highlighting its military past, complementing the heritage aspects of the Armoury and promoting the cultural life of the city of Québec.
