Pool demolition underway at Collège Montmorency as $10M transformation begins
A major redevelopment project is now underway at Collège Montmorency, following the start of demolition work in the pool sector at the end of February.
The initiative was announced in a press release issued February 9, 2026. According to the college, the project includes the demolition of the existing swimming pool and the redevelopment of adjacent facilities. The college stated that the decision follows an assessment indicating that aquatic infrastructures built in the 1970s, including Montmorency’s, have reached the end of their lifespan.
According to the administration, refurbishing the pool would have required an investment of approximately $15 million over a three- to five-year period. However, the college noted that no government subsidy programs are currently available for such projects. The opening of the Laval Aquatic Complex in 2024 was also cited as a factor, as it addresses aquatic infrastructure needs in the downtown Laval sector.
Addressing a growing space deficit
The college reports facing a current space deficit of 16,000 square metres, which could increase to 28,000 square metres by 2030. In this context, the redevelopment project aims to optimize existing space to better serve students and staff.
In the press release, Director General Benoit Lessard said the transformation will allow the college to double the capacity of its food services area and increase the number of sports facilities available to the community.
The total cost of the redevelopment is estimated at approximately $10 million and will be carried out in three phases beginning at the end of February. To minimize disruption, most construction work is expected to take place in the evenings.
The college confirmed that swimming courses were not offered during the winter semester in anticipation of the project.
