Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada announced on July 10, 2026 that the City of Montreal will not proceed with plans to reopen the former Lachine Marina in the borough of Lachine. The decision was based on the projected costs, which the mayor said were too high for the city’s current financial situation.
The former marina, located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, had been under consideration for redevelopment for several months. City officials had explored options to revive the site, which had previously served as a public boating and fishing hub. Discussions centered on how the space could be repurposed for community use or commercial activity, but detailed plans never moved beyond the preliminary stage.
In her statement, Mayor Martinez Ferrada emphasized the importance of fiscal responsibility, noting that the city must prioritize projects that align with its budgetary constraints. She indicated that, while the marina’s potential benefits were acknowledged, the financial burden of reopening outweighed those considerations at this time.
The ruling effectively ends the current round of deliberations on the Lachine Marina project. City staff are expected to redirect their focus to other initiatives that fit within the municipal budget. Residents and local stakeholders who had expressed interest in the marina’s revival will need to await any future proposals that might emerge under different financial conditions.
Mayor Martinez Ferrada’s decision reflects a broader trend of municipal leaders weighing the costs of infrastructure projects against limited fiscal resources. By declining to allocate funds for the marina’s reopening, the administration aims to maintain financial stability while continuing to assess alternative development opportunities throughout Montreal.