What is happening?

The township of Arundel is undertaking major roadwork on Rouge Road as of
September 16, for a distance of three (3) kilometers from the border of the township of
Harrington. The project is expected to last for less than two months and will involve
foundation improvements, gravel resurfacing, and drainage improvements. Some tree and
brush pruning at certain locations will be required to improve safety. Please note that works
on the balance of the road are expected next year.

How will this affect traffic?

Rouge Road will not be closed during the construction period, but some areas will
be accessible to vehicles in alternating directions, controlled by flag persons or temporary
traffic signals. Residents should expect temporary delays and reduced speed limits in the
work zone. We advise motorists and cyclists to use alternative routes if possible, and to
follow the signs and directions of the workers on site.

Will I be able to access my entrance?

The township is committed to ensuring that homeowners along Rouge Road will
have access to their entrances throughout the construction period. However, there may be
times when the entrance is temporarily blocked or restricted due to the work activities. In
such cases, the contractor will notify the homeowners in advance and provide alternative
access arrangements.

Where can I get more information?

For more information, please contact the town hall at telephone number 819-681-3390 or
by email info@arundel.ca. We appreciate your patience and cooperation during this
project.

PS: please consider signing up to the town’s Info-Activities mailing list found on the home
page of the township’s website www.arundel.ca

Public Notice – Roadwork on Rouge Road – September 5, 2024

Press release – Arundel – September 12, 2024

It is with regret that we have learned of the decision by the municipalities of Montcalm, Huberdeau and Barkmere not to renew the Inter-municipal Agreement for the provision of first responder services (the Agreement) with Arundel, effective January 1, 2025.

Under this annually renewable agreement, Arundel has been providing level 3 first responder service to these three municipalities, since 2010. Level 3 interventions make up the majority of our service’s work.

We respect their wish to adhere to the level 2 First Responder Program submitted by the fire Department of the City of Mont-Tremblant (SSI), as mentioned in the Montcalm and Huberdeau resolutions dated August 12 and 13.

(For a description of first responder service levels see : https://ccsll.org/notre-entreprise/partenaires/premiers-repondants/)

We are aware of the importance of this first-response service for our population, while waiting for the ambulance to arrive.

The Municipality of Arundel is currently in the process of negotiating a new service provision agreement with other neighbouring municipalities, some of which have been interested for many years in being served by our quality first responder service. We are confident that a new agreement will be reached shortly.

Whatever the outcome of these negotiations, and despite the departure of these 3 municipalities as of January 1, 2025, we wish to reassure the population of Arundel that the Arundel First Responder Service is currently maintained on Arundel territory and will be for the future.

Pascale Blais, Mayor of Arundel

The Municipality of Arundel has recently purchased three (3) educational radars.

Four (4) locations on provincial roads at the entrances of the village have been pre-authorized by the Ministry of Transport (MTQ). Three (3) of these locations are currently in use and being tested :

• on Morrison Road (rte 327), coming from Montcalm (50km/h speed limit )
• on Doctor Henry Road (rte 364), coming from Huberdeau (50km/h speed limit)
• on Village Street (rte 327) before Les Serres Arundel, coming from Mont-Tremblant (speed limit 50km/h).

These are mobile educational radars that can be moved to locations pre-authorized by the MTQ on provincial roads or on our municipal roads.

A 4th location has been pre-approved by the MTQ, on Village Street (rte 327) near Golf Road, coming from Mont-Tremblant (70km/h speed limit).

As for municipal roads (e.g. Rouge, White, Beaven Roads, etc.), locations will be determined on an as-needed basis.

In tribute to our Arundel seniors, 4 hand encraved commemorative brass plaques, to be installed on our public benches (aerobic corridor and waterfront), were unveiled on July 1, 2024, during Arundel’s Canada Day opening ceremonies. The Municipality of Arundel honours and thanks Vera Janes Evans (99 years), Frances Jones (dedicated volunteer), Heather Hodge (contributions to the community) and Pierre Lemieux (founder of the renowned Camp les Débrouillards d’Arundel).

NEW at Beaven Creek Park : an energy-saving playground light switch dial.
Set the lighting duration by turning the dial. Each number counts as an hour.

It takes about 10 minutes for the lights to come on completely. They will automatically switch off at 10:00 p.m. or earlier, depending on the length of time you have programmed.

Here is the renewed and enhanced Program for partial reimbursement of day camp fees by the Municipality of the Township of Arundel 2024, for children aged 5 to 15, residents of Arundel.