Changes to Aylmer’s landscape: demolition requests approved

Drazen Seslija

The City of Gatineau Demolition Applications Committee met on May 20 as part of its mandate to review and approve demolition applications within the municipal territory. During the meeting, the committee’s mandate is to examine, debate and then approve or deny the applications; and impose certain conditions regarding demolition or land reuse, among other matters.

Here is a summary of the meeting:

The City of Gatineau’s Demolition Applications Committee unanimously approved six demolition applications at its meeting on May 20, 2026.

In each case reviewed and approved by the Committee, the Service de l’urbanisme et du développement durable (SUDD) recommended approval of the requests, citing the lack of heritage value of the buildings, their advanced state of disrepair, and the benefits of the replacement projects.

20 Goulet Street, Aylmer sector

In Aylmer, the committee approved the demolition of a single-family home located at 20 Goulet Street. The building exhibited deterioration of the exterior wall cladding, cracks in the foundation, water infiltration, and mold. Restoration costs were estimated at approximately $280,000. The replacement project will be the construction of eight new housing units.

64 North Street, Aylmer sector

Another approved application in the Aylmer sector concerned 64 North Street. Vacant and affected by water infiltration, warped foundation walls, and various exterior damage, the residence would require repairs estimated at nearly $285,000. The lot will be subdivided to allow for the development of three new housing units.

349 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard, Hull district

In the Hull district, the committee approved the demolition of an eight-unit multifamily building located at 349 Alexandre-Taché Boulevard. Restoration costs were estimated at approximately $902,000, excluding taxes and professional fees. The site will eventually be home to a 161-unit residential building. However, certain conditions related to the objections received and the replacement project must still be validated.

Three other projects were approved in the Gatineau sector.

3 Rue des Oblats, Gatineau sector

At 3 Rue des Oblats, the committee approved the request to demolish the vacant, detached single-family home with a collapsed roof. Following demolition, the lot will be incorporated into a neighbouring property located on Rue Saint-Louis. The total cost of rebuilding the structure is estimated at between $175,000 and $240,000.

617 Clément Street, Gatineau sector

At 617 Clément Street, the Committee’s approval of the demolition request for this single-family house will, among other things, allow for a subdivision project on the lot, which includes plans to build two semi-detached houses. The condition of the building included cracks in the foundation causing water infiltration, mold, and deterioration of the exterior roof covering, among other issues. The total cost of restoration was estimated at approximately $624,000.

76 Guigues Street, Gatineau sector

The vacant single-family house at 76 Guigues Street was showing several signs of deterioration, including damage to the foundation walls, warped roof shingles, mold on the walls, and water infiltration, among other issues. It will be replaced by a new construction project that will require a minor exemption related to the number of parking spaces needed.