Our Vision
for Tomorrow

• Create a yearly participatory budget initiative (annual $100,000 fund) that allows residents to contribute to public decisions by choosing how a portion of the city’s budget will be used for community or environmental projects.

• Continue to limit the residential taxation rate to below the annual cost-of-living rate, as has been done in the past. Building a vibrant, inclusive Dorval — where families thrive, youth are empowered, and seniors feel supported.

• Increase the triennial capital investment program at an average of $13 million per year to support infrastructure renewal and better mitigate climate change.

• $6 million will be reserved in 2026/2027 for a grant program to help households affected by the rainstorms of August 9, 2024 and July 13, 2025.

• Implement the “PLAN FOR SECURING ACCESS TO SCHOOLS ZONES” developed by the previous administration.

• Create a mini-ecocenter in Dorval for large waste disposal.

Dorval North

• Design a cycling education & training park & pump track in Surrey Park.

• Redesign Westwood Park as multi-use, intergenerational spaces for all ages and abilities.

• Construct a new gymnasium at the Surrey Aquatic and Community Centre.

• Renovate Surrey Park as a local community park.

Dorval South

• Redesign Courtland Park as multi-use, intergenerational spaces for all ages and abilities.

• Renovate Jean-Paul Bernier Park as a local community park.

• Launch a multi-year project to build protected bike paths along Dawson Avenue (east-west) and Pine Beach Avenue (north-south).

• Refurbish the walking path in Millennium Park.

• Develop an architectural vision and plan to expand the Peter B. Yeomans Cultural Centre and Library to offer new services to the community, including a multi-functional performing arts venue for 175 people.

• Refurbish the turf soccer field and the baseball field at the Sarto Desnoyers Community Centre.

• Renovate the heritage property of the Désiré Girouard Home & Chapel situated at 12 Dahlia, and create a new Creative Arts Centre for local community groups such as the Dorval Artisans, Dorval Potters, Dorval Weavers, La Ruche and Dorval Painters, etc.

• Develop plans to rebuild the Dorval Tennis Club chalet, add new LED lighting and renovate the tennis courts.

• Council to implement Phase 3 of the OASIS Program, supporting surface greening projects to mitigate and reduce the effects of heat waves and heavy rainfall caused by climate change.

• Develop a Municipal Climate Change Adaptation Program and implement adaptation measures for municipal buildings.

• Examine all current grant programs and develop new ones to support residents in mitigating the effects of climate change by transitioning to battery-powered alternatives.

• Plant 500 new trees annually throughout the city and at Golf Dorval.

• Continue programs for purchasing electric vehicles for the municipal fleet.

• Redevelop Windsor Park into a re-naturalized green space and sponge park.

• Double the size of Ballantyne Park and create new green spaces by relocating the Public Works building to the Industrial Park.

• Build an Ecocentre for CRD’s and hazardous waste.

• Redevelop Dorval Village by burying electrical and utility wires and improving sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, pedestrian signals, and traffic calming measures.

• Continue the restoration of the Gardener’s House in Pine Beach Park.

• Continue seeking opportunities to purchase land to increase green space or develop social projects that benefit the community.

• Build a new Public Works garage inspired by the Net Zero building model.

• Develop and enhance new services and programs offered by Dorval Community Aid.