Petit-Gaspé Bridge embankment riprap rehabilitation

Parks Canada is planning to carry out corrective work on the Petit-Gaspé Bridge embankments to ensure the stability and long-term durability of the infrastructure. The riprap installed during previous work completed in 2017 has undergone progressive erosion, particularly as a result of hydrological flooding and winter storms, causing some of the material to be displaced into the watercourse bed. Following a technical inspection carried out in 2025, recommendations were made to restore the riprap protection and raise the bridge abutments. The proposed work would involve operating from the bank using machinery in order to: partially remove the existing riprap and accumulated driftwood; inspect, repair or locally replace the underlying geotextile; place new riprap made up of large stone (300 to 800 mm), in accordance with current standards, on the bay side.

Latest update

May 6 2026 – Parks Canada and Fisheries and Oceans Canada 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, Parks Canada  and Fisheries and Oceans Canada are inviting public comments until June 5 2026 respecting that determination.

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Contacts

Forillon National Park
1501 Forillon Boulevard
Gaspé, Quebec G4X 6M1
Telephone: 418-368-5505 or 1-888-773-8888
Fax: 418-368-6837
Email: infopnforillon-forillonnpinfo@pc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Forillon National Park of Canada (Quebec)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Bridges

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2026-05-06

  • Proponent

    Parks Canada

  • Authorities

    • Fisheries and Oceans Canada
    • Parks Canada Agency

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    90447

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...within 200 kilometres
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