Former Canada Malting site: Safety work and continued development of the La Malterie project

MONTRÉAL, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ — Développement La Malterie S.E.C. announces that it will carry out work to secure the former Canada Malting site in response to the risks documented by engineering experts. Following the issuance of an alteration permit by the Sud-Ouest borough, the group can now proceed with the planned partial dismantling work to protect the public.

Partial dismantling to secure the site

The partial dismantling will involve the nine-storey building and its façade, which pose an imminent risk of collapse (see attached image). Work will begin during the week of October 19 and is expected to take five days. Equipment disassembly and removal are then planned within 72 hours of the work’s completion.

The sequence will include the mobilization of crews and equipment beginning Thursday, October 15, followed by the controlled demolition of the affected sections, debris removal and demobilization.

The work will be carried out by Demex’s deconstruction specialists under the supervision of engineers, using the method approved by the borough. This schedule is preliminary and may be adjusted based on site conditions and safety requirements.

Members of the public are asked to avoid the immediate vicinity of the work site and to respect the safety perimeter and posted signage at all times. The perimeter and traffic restrictions on Saint-Ambroise Street will be lifted once experts confirm that there is no danger to the public and authorize their removal. The owner recognizes the inconvenience caused to the neighbourhood and thanks residents for their understanding and cooperation.

A project rooted in the site’s history and the neighbourhood’s needs

“The work on a portion of the building is intended to address the immediate risks documented by engineers and ensure public safety. We are approaching these interventions with all the rigour and sensitivity this landmark demands, and we will continue to monitor the building’s condition and carry out any necessary work. Together with our partners and experts, we are continuing our efforts to ensure that the history and identity of this symbol of Saint-Henri’s industrial past have a meaningful place in the future La Malterie project,” said Noam Schnitzer, representative of Développement La Malterie S.E.C.

The proposal, which remains under review by the borough, includes 685 housing units, 20% of which will be social housing, as well as community spaces, public and green spaces, and neighbourhood shops and services. It also includes food options, a grocery store and a pharmacy. The project also aims to restore access to the Lachine Canal and preserve the pink house.

The owner remains committed to maintaining dialogue with residents and local stakeholders to develop a project that respects the site’s identity and meets the neighbourhood’s needs.

SOURCE Développement La Malterie S.E.C. et La Malterie Inc.