October 29, 2026
Building located at the corner of Peel and Notre-Dame Street West
ÉTS will undertake the demolition of the buildings at the Dow Complex for safety reasons and to address applicable code and regulatory requirements. Work is scheduled to begin in winter 2027. This page brings together all information and updates about the project.
Project timeline in four phases:
- Winter to summer 2027: Demolition work;
- Fall 2027 to spring 2028: Soil decontamination and environmental remediation;
- Spring to fall 2028: Other related work and temporary landscaping of outdoor areas accessible to the public;
- Beyond 2028: Potential construction of a new building for the university campus. This timeline will be updated as the project progresses.
This schedule will be updated as the project progresses.
Reasons for demolition
ÉTS recently received a professional assessment indicating that the buildings at the Dow Complex have deteriorated significantly. The assessment identified public safety concerns and confirmed that demolition is necessary to ensure the safety of the site and the surrounding community. In this context, ÉTS must act responsibly and carry out the necessary work.
Mitigating impacts during construction
As with any construction or demolition project, the work may generate noise, dust, increase truck traffic and require temporary street closures. The neighbourhood has already been experienced several construction projects over the past few years, and ÉTS is aware that this project will add to the existing disruptions.
ÉTS is committed to:
- planning and carrying out the work in a way that minimizes disruption;
- closely monitoring the impacts of the work;
- providing advance notice of important developments, particularly activities likely to generate significant noise or dust;
- establishing mechanisms to respond promptly to reported issues.
The future of the site
ÉTS submitted a proposal to the provincial government that included the construction of a new university building. However, the funding required to carry out the project has not yet been secured.
In the long term, ÉTS hopes to use the site to support its mission and meet the growing needs of its university community. Discussions about the site's future will take place over several years. Residents, local businesses, community organizations and the ÉTS community will be kept informed.
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FAQs
ÉTS recently received a professional assessment indicating that the buildings at the Dow Complex have deteriorated significantly. The assessment identified public safety concerns and confirmed that demolition is necessary to ensure safety. In this context, ÉTS must act responsibly and carry out the necessary work.
In addition, the buildings' structural characteristics would not allow them to be adequately adapted to the institutional use ÉTS intends for the site.
Demolition work is scheduled to begin this winter and will take place in several phases. A detailed timeline will be published on this page and updated regularly.
At this stage, no reconstruction project has been finalized or funded. The immediate priority is to secure the site.
In the future, ÉTS hopes that the site will accommodate a new building that supports its mission and meets the growing needs of its university and research communities.
ÉTS will plan and carry out the work to minimize disruption as much as possible. Mitigation measures and relevant information will be communicated as the work is planned, through the newsletter and this webpage.
ÉTS will proactively inform people who may be affected by the work, particularly those living and working in the surrounding neighbourhood.
An email newsletter is available for anyone who wishes to receive key construction updates directly. Information will also be updated regularly on this webpage.
For questions or concerns about the work, please contact the project team directly at: info-travaux@etsmtl.ca.
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