Alerts

To keep you informed of important messages from the city!

2025-06-30

July 2 and 3, 2025: Interruption of the drinking water supply and preventative boil-water advisory for certain addresses on Valérie Street (between Harmony and Cordova)

July 2 and 3, 2025: Interruption of the drinking water supply and preventative boil-water advisory for even addresses 22 to 48 and odd addresses 35 to 47 Valérie Street.

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.

2025-07-09

Southbound lane closure on Henri-Daoust Street between Brunswick Blvd. and Montague Street

The southbound lane on Henri-Daoust Street between Brunswick and Montague will be closed on July 9 from 9:30 am to 3 pm. One lane will remain open with alternating traffic, directed by two traffic control personnel.

2025-06-26

Bike path rehabilitation work, between Elkas Boulevard and des Deux Maisons Street (within the 440 right-of-way) - Work by the City of Montreal

Nature of the work: Bike path rehabilitation

2025-06-26

Refurbishment of the Town Entrance at the Pierrefonds Border

Nature of the work: Landscaping and installation of a new “Bienvenue / Welcome” sign

2025-06-17

Ecclestone Park: Bocce Court Refurbishment Work

Excavation and complete reconstruction of the current playing area

2025-06-16

Bonaventure Street : Roadway Reconstruction

Nature of the work: repair of curbs, upper road base, and paving; Electrical work and installation of LED streetlights; Rehabilitation of the water main and localized sewer repairs.

2025-05-12

Paiement Park: Reconstruction of the park

Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the park and replacement of playground equipment

2025-05-12

Heritage Park: Reconstruction of the park

Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the park, installation of new playground equipment and splash pad

2025-05-05

Holleuffer Park: General site work and Construction of a refrigerated skating rink

Nature of the work: Reconstruction of the tennis and basketball court surfaces, replacement of the lighting system and construction of a multi-purpose refrigerated ice rink.

2025-05-05

Brunswick Boulevard: Work by Hydro-Québec

Nature of the work: Implementation of an underground energy corridor to ensure electrical supply for new residential, commercial, and industrial development projects. The work will be carried out in three (3) phases and will take place from spring th

2025-04-22

Rehabilitation of the water main

From Spring to Fall 2025, the Town will be carrying out structural lining work on Kirkland Boulevard, Beacon Street, Daniel Street, Mountain View Street and Centennial Crescent. Residents affected by the work will receive letters informing them of th

Watering and efficient water use

Watering and efficient water use

Water is a vital resource and an integral part of our daily lives. We use it every day for a variety of purposes: cooking food, personal hygiene, watering plants, filling pools, washing cars, etc. And yet, this essential resource is too often wasted, especially during summer time, when usage is at its peak.

To this end, the Town of Kirkland adopted a By-law applicable to its entire territory (By-Law No. 2012-55) in order to ensure efficient use of this resource by its citizens. Some of the main provisions include:

  • Watering plants: Manual watering of flower gardens, vegetable gardens, flower-boxes, planters, borders, trees and shrubs, using a hose fitted with an automatic shut-off device is allowed at all times.
  • Watering times: The watering of lawns, hedges, trees, shrubs or other plants using portable sprinklers or porous hoses is allowed only between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
  • Automatic sprinkler systems must be equipped with the following devices:
  1. an automatic humidity sensor or an automatic shut-off device in case of rain;
  2. reduced-pressure backflow prevention device to protect the water distribution system against contamination;
  3. a handle or gate valve with manual closing used exclusively in the event of breakage;
  4. Nonetheless, an automatic sprinkler system installed before the effective date of this By-law that is incompatible with the requirements of this article, may be used, but it must be upgraded, replaced or removed from service before January 1, 2015.
  • New lawns and new landscaping: The watering of a new lawn or new landscaping is permitted at any time for a period of 15 days after the planting or laying of sod.
  • Washing vehicles: A vehicle may be washed at any time provided that a wash pail or garden hose equipped with an automatic shut-off mechanism is used.
  • Landscaped ponds and water features: Must be equipped with a functioning water recirculation system or an on-call activation system. Supplying such ponds or water features with drinking water on a continuous basis is prohibited.

Penalties

Any person who contravenes a provision of By-law No. 2012-55 commits an offence and is liable:

  1. For a first offence:
    Natural Person: to a fine of $100 to $1,000
    Legal Person: to a fine of $100 to $2,000

  2. For a subsequent offence
    Natural Person: to a fine of $200 to $2,000
    Legal Person: to a fine of $200 to 4 000 $
In all cases, some fees are added to the fine. For more information about the provisions of the By-law on drinking water use, please contact the Urban Planning and Environment Department at 514 694-4100.

Tips for reducing water consumption

The Town of Kirkland proposes tips and simple steps you can use daily to reduce water waste.

HOME

  • Compare your water meter reading with that of previous years to gauge your consumption.
  • Take a quick shower instead of a bath.
  • Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it down.
  • Don’t let water run uselessly when brushing your teeth or shaving.
  • Replace defective washers to prevent taps from leaking. Replace old taps, shower heads and toilet flushes with modern water-saving models.
  • Put a water pitcher in the fridge if you like to drink cold water.
  • Don’t throw your garbage in the toilet.
  • Adjust your washing machine’s water level according to the load of laundry you are washing and load your dishwasher to its full capacity before starting it.

LAWN

  • Water your gardens and lawns early in the morning or late at night to prevent water from evaporating too quickly under the sun.
  • Water your lawn only once a week, by soaking the soil 2.5 cm deep, and skip a week if it has rained heavily.
  • Cut your grass 7.5 cm from the ground. Taller grass holds water better.
  • Get a rain water barrel which you can then use to water your lawn and gardens.

POOL

  • Use a solar blanket to cover your pool. A medium-sized pool that is not covered can lose up to 4,000 litres of water/month to evaporation.

 

Environmental Patrols

In order to promote best practices related to the use of drinking water, the Town of Kirkland deploys every summer its environmental awareness patrols throughout the municipality.
 
For more information on the subject, please visit the Environmental Patrols page.