Alerts

To keep you informed of important messages from the city!

2026-08-21

August 21, 2026 – Pressure testing on the water distribution network - Dragon Street - to resume on Monday, August 24 between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Possible discoloured water and drop in water pressure for certain addresses on Dragon street

2026-08-20

August 20, 2026 - Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for certain addresses on Charlevoix, Rougemont and Marcel-Meloche streets

Drinking water supply interruption AND boil water advisory for certain addresses on Charlevoix, Rougemont and Marcel-Meloche streets

Works Info

Stay informed about the work being carried out in the city, whether it involves road repairs, infrastructure maintenance, work on the water network, or park redevelopment. For any questions or to report an issue related to the work, please call 514-694-4100.

2026-08-07

Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.

Road Reconstruction – Place du Souvenir, Aesop St., Allard St., Derome St., Pasquini St.

2026-08-03

Replacement of a section of the storm sewer network on Argyle Street

Replacement of a section of the storm sewer network on Argyle Street.

2026-06-29

Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection

Reconfiguration of the merge lane onto Saint-Charles Boulevard South at the Sainte-Marie Road East intersection, starting June 29.

Public trees on municipal right-of-way

Public trees on municipal right-of-way

Every year, the Town of Kirkland plants new public trees in its parks and green spaces, as well as in street rights-of-way on private property.

As part of the “A Public Tree in front of my Property” environmental program, any property owner can ask the city to plant a public tree in the street right-of-way on his or her private property (two, in the case of a corner lot).

Regardless of location, all public trees remain the property of the city, which has sole authority to maintain them (pruning, bracing, and feeling).

CITY’s responsibilities
towards all public trees

Planting

The City uses various accessories to stabilize young trees at the time of planting. These items must remain in place until the city comes to remove them:

  • 2 to 3 years after planting: removal of stakes
  • 2 to 5 years after planting: removal of trunk protector

Tree Maintenance

  • Regular watering of the tree: during the two years following planting.
  • Shape pruning to give the tree the right structure: when the tree is 2 to 6 years old.
  • Sectoral pruning every 5 years: when the tree is 10 years old or more.

Responsibilities of the CITIZEN
towards the public tree on his/her property

Do not cut the branches, trim or prune the tree yourself

  • Even if the intention is good, improper pruning or trimming can cause harm to the tree (injury, fungal, bacterial, viral or other infection).

 

Do not bury the trunk with mulch, soil or other materials

  • Nothing should be in contact with the trunk to avoid suffocating the tree.

 

Never drill a hole in the tree, using nails, screws or any other permanent or temporary device

  • For example, to hang lights, a ladder, a bucket to collect sap water or other items.

 

Never install ropes, cables or chains in the tree

  • Over time, these items can put pressure on the trunk or branches and cause strangulation.

 

Do not use mowers or hedge trimmers near the trunk

  • To avoid damaging the trunk or causing injury to the tree.

Image: Espace pour la vie / Audrey Desaulniers

Learn about the applicable regulations

The provisions relevant to tree conservation and pruning can be found in Article 5.6 of Zoning By-law No. 90-58.

For more information

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