Progress in Developing a Cultural Complex in Longueuil

The Government of Canada supports the Ville de Longueuil’s feasibility study

January 25, 2017 – Longueuil, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage

Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament (Longueuil–Charles-LeMoyne), today announced that the Ville de Longueuil will receive $150,770 in funding for studies required to develop its cultural complex project. Ms. Romanado made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage.

This funding, provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, will allow the Ville de Longueuil to update select studies from 2012 and carry out further studies to prepare for construction of the complex.

The #GoC is proud to support @VilleLongueuil in developing its future cultural complex.

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With these specialized studies, the Ville de Longueuil will be one step closer to building its new cultural complex. The Government of Canada is pleased to contribute to this project, which will ultimately provide artists and artisans from the Longueuil area cultural community with modern, professional facilities.

The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage

The Longueuil cultural complex will showcase the work of arts organizations on the South Shore, while providing spacious work areas adapted to their needs. Our government is proud to help the Ville de Longueuil achieve its goal of creating a cultural space in the heart of our beautiful region.

Sherry Romanado, Member of Parliament (Longueuil–Charles-LeMoyne)

This federal government funding is an important step toward completing this innovative and inspiring project that is our cultural complex. This project will not only strengthen our city’s brand image, but also position Longueuil as an important regional cultural hub.

Caroline St-Hilaire, Mayor of Longueuil

Les faits en bref

Le complexe culturel de Longueuil sera érigé à la Place Charles-LeMoyne, sur un terrain appartenant à la Ville. Quatre organismes sans but lucratif longueuillois seront relocalisés dans le nouveau bâtiment, soit le Théâtre de la Ville, l’Orchestre symphonique de Longueuil, la galerie Plein sud et la troupe de théâtre Motus.
Afin de bien amorcer le projet, la Ville exécutera une étude de faisabilité portant, entre autres, sur des questions financières, architecturales, urbaines et environnementales ainsi que sur des programmes de construction et de gestion.
Avec la construction du futur complexe, les quatre organismes visés disposeront de l’espace et de l’équipement nécessaires pour réaliser efficacement leur mandat. Les professionnels du milieu des arts et de la culture de la Rive-Sud de Montréal bénéficieront, par ailleurs, d’une visibilité accrue.