Contrecoeur expansion project: public open houses under the sign of dialogue
The Montreal Port Authority (MPA) organized public open houses on the expansion project for the new container terminal on June 18 and 20.
Planning of the events
The open houses took place in the evening (between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.) in central locations in the cities of Contrecoeur (local multipurpose centre) and Verchères (community centre). Seven thematic stations were available to the participants, in which there were MPA resources ready to share information about the project and answer questions regarding:
- The Port of Montreal
- The New Container Terminal Project in Contrecoeur
- Environment
- Community
- Transportation
- Economic benefits
- Your opinion
Invitations to participate to these events were shared via local media in the Contrecoeur area, social media (including those of the cities of Contrecoeur and Verchères), and personalized letters.
Communication tools
Participant satisfaction
Of the participants who responded to an opinion survey, 95% were satisfied with the format of the evenings, the information obtained, the opportunity to share opinions on the project and the general communications of the MPA about the Contrecoeur project.
Engagement of MPA employees
Several teams from the MPA were mobilized to prepare the open houses. In total, some 30 people lent a hand in the development of various communication tools, supported by external collaborators, and in the animation of the thematic stations during the evenings. The Contrecoeur Project Management Office, Public Affairs and Community Relations, Geomatics and Information Assets, Human Resources, as well as Operations and Asset Management provided resources to make these meetings a success.
Upcoming public events
Other information activities on the expansion project will be organized by the MPA in the coming months. The public will again be invited to participate and meet our experts.
