Demolition of buildings at the Crégheur site in Luskville, Quebec

The National Capital Commission (NCC) recently acquired a parcel of land adjacent to Gatineau Park, located at 578 chemin Crégheur in Luskville, Quebec. The parcel is located south of the Eardley Escarpment and was previously used for agricultural purposes. There is a developed area in the center of the site that includes an uninhabited residential house and six farm buildings. The main purpose of the acquisition is to conserve and protect the natural environment, which provides habitat for several species of grassland birds, including species at risk. It is also proposed to build a parking lot on the site and establish links with existing hiking trails in Gatineau Park. This will meet the demand for vehicle parking and improve access to the park from the Luskville area.  

The buildings on the Chemin Crégheur site have reached the end of their life cycle, and currently pose a health and safety risk for the public. The NCC is therefore proposing to demolish these buildings so that the site can be returned to its natural state, and to make room for future visitor infrastructure. Demolition of the buildings is scheduled for autumn 2024. 

Project objectives:

  • Demolish and evacuate the site of all elements deemed not required 

  • Improve health and safety risks associated with the site due to existing buildings in poor condition 

  • Renaturalize the site and improve the grassland habitat 

  • Meet NCC standards for environmentally friendly demolition 

The project is proposed by the NCC, on land under its stewardship (Gatineau Park). It is subject to federal land use, design and transaction approval under the National Capital Act. 

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Latest update

[August 9, 2024] – The National Capital Commission intends to make a determination regarding whether the carrying out of the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. To help inform this determination, the National Capital Commission is inviting public comments until September 9, 2024 respecting that determination.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - August 9, 2024

Contacts

National Capital Commission
Environmental Assessment
40 Elgin Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5A8
Email: IA-EI@ncc-ccn.ca


  • Location

    • 578 Chem. Crégheur (Ontario)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2024-08-09

  • Proponent

    National Capital Commission

  • Authorities

    • National Capital Commission

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    88803
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