Public Works Department: 2025 review and 2026 outlook

Feb 2, 2026

The City of Edmundston reports positive results for the Public Works Department in 2025. Despite the challenging economic climate, teams maintained essential municipal infrastructure while pursuing projects to improve the quality of life for residents. Throughout 2025, teams worked across the city to ensure the safety and reliability of municipal networks.

Roads Sector maintained 209 km of roads, processed 1,600 citizen requests, and carried out several targeted projects to improve pedestrian safety.

Green Spaces Sector continued its efforts to promote a sustainable living environment. Nearly 1,080 hectares of green spaces were maintained during the summer season, and 373 trees were planted. Several projects related to urban forestry, water management and climate change adaptation have also progressed, including interventions aimed at reducing flood risks, with the very first rain garden in Richelieu Park.

Properties and Buildings Sector completed approximately 40 projects, including the renovation of the council chamber, major work on sports facilities, and the modernization of several municipal buildings. More than 985 requests were processed. Energy efficiency efforts resulted in savings of 726,230 kWh, representing approximately $115,000 in annual savings.

Water and Sewer Sector ensured the continuity of essential services despite 25 breaks in the main water mains and 28 breaks in municipal water services. The rapid response of the teams helped limit the impact on residents.

“The 2025 results demonstrate the professionalism and commitment of the Public Works Department teams,” explained Alain Laplante, Public Works Director. “Their daily work is essential to the smooth operation of the city and the quality of life of its citizens,” he emphasized.

Projects and investments planned for 2026

For the year 2026, the City of Edmundston is planning several major investment projects:

The replacement of a sanitary sewer line on a section of Davis Road;

The replacement of infrastructure on Léopold-Couturier Street, details of which will be provided later, and the installation of a water main, subject to funding approval;

The continuation of renovation and modernization work on municipal buildings;

Ongoing work on roads, green spaces, and flood prevention.

You can always submit a request to the Public Works Department, or send us your questions and comments about the municipality, here: https://edmundston.ca/en/contact/questions-comments

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CONTACT: Alain Laplante, Public Works Director, City of Edmundston, 506-739-2103