Asset Maintenance: STM to Begin Replacing the Sanguinet Ventilation station

This work is necessary due to the aging condition of the infrastructure, which is more than 50 years old. The project will also bring the facility into compliance with current fire protection standards, improve the reliability and resilience of the tunnel ventilation system, and reduce noise levels through the installation of high-performance silencers.

The $40 million project is expected to continue until the end of 2029. It is made possible through funding provided by the Government of Québec.

What is a Mechanical Ventilation station?

The STM operates 88 mechanical ventilation stations throughout the metro network. As the name suggests, this equipment is used to ventilate the metro tunnel system. More specifically, it serves three key functions:

•    Comfort ventilation for customers and employees;

•    Ventilation during overnight maintenance work;

•    Emergency ventilation in the event of smoke, fire, or other incidents.

Two Information Sessions

As the new equipment is located in a densely populated area, the STM will hold two information sessions to properly inform the community about the project and the associated mitigation measures.

•    An information session reserved for residents of the Habitations Jeanne-Mance will take place on November 17.

•    A second session, open to the general public, will be held on November 25.

To register for the public information session: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/610c9766-facd-4d81-81f5-36ff29046117@30e20154-b9ea-43ed-8437-fe236e83fa2e?source=copyLinkLegacyShareLinkDialog