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In a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official opening of new installations at Tylee Marsh, Rosemère Mayor Hélène Daneault was joined by representatives from the Montreal Metropolitan Community (MMC), d'Arbres Canada, d'Éco-Nature and the Rosemère Horticultural and Ecological Society. "I am pleased to present this new window on to the river for the citizens," said Daneault.
Tylee Marsh is a beautiful wetland area surrounded by towering maple trees accessible from the Memorial Community Centre located at 202 chemin de la Grande-Côte. Acquired by Rosemère thirty years ago, the project to construct new installations at the marsh was first conceived in 2005 through an agreement between the town of Rosemère and the MMC. After many postponements due to the high water levels, work at the new and improved Tylee Marsh was officially completed August 31. "We are very proud to finally open this to the public," stated Daneault at the inauguration ceremony.
Several partnerships
The project was a group effort involving the aid and support of several local partnerships. The MMC footed 50% of the costs of installing the footbridge leading from the community centre parking lot to the water's edge, protecting and conserving the ecosystem in the process. The MMC gave $351,696 towards the project. The MMC was also involved in creating the framework for providing accessibility to Greater Montreal shorelines and waterways known as the Blue Fund.
Montreal Mayor Gérald Tremblay sent the following message to Mayor Daneault to mark the occasion. “The MMC is proud to collaborate with the Town of Rosemère on a project allowing the local population and visitors to enjoy the Tylee Marsh and appreciate its beauty while maintaining the ecological integrity of the site. This project is fully consistent with the program’s mission and confirms the MMC’s commitment to enhancing shorelines, islands and waterways, and increasing their accessibility in a manner that is entirely respectful of the environment," stated Tremblay.
Other notable partnerships include d'Éco-Nature who made the informative plaques throughout the footbridge to better help visitors familiarize themselves with the surroundings by providing tidbits of information about the habitat and its inhabitants. D'Arbres Canada gave $9,000 towards the the installation of a filtering marsh, which covered one-third of the costs. Finally, the Rosemère Horticultural and Ecological Society helped by installing nine birdhouses donated by the Canards Illimités organization.
Enjoying nature
Daneault thanked the many partners for helping provide this special treat to the citizens of Rosemère. "It is thanks to each of you that we were able to carry out a project of this nature," she stated. The main priority in the construction of the new installations was to protect the environment and not harm in it any way. "This was made in respect of the environment, like Rosemère always does," said Daneault.
The winding footbridge gives visitors a safe and controlled route in which to take in the beauty of Tylee Marsh and the towering trees create a canopy over the wetland heightening the feeling of being close to nature. "I think it's a great place to take a walk. I'm going to come here during my lunch breaks. It's beautiful," said city councillor Wendy Gurd.
The Tylee Marsh is accessible from the Memorial Community Centre located at 202 chemin de la Grande-Côte.
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