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An improved kitchen and better separation of public and private space is the aim of renovations of the official residence for Quebec’s delegate general in New York.
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The upgrade will cost more than $2.6 million.
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A contract for $2.17 million was awarded earlier this month to a local contractor. This is on top of $505,695 for architectural modifications already completed.
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“The renovation of the residence will correct security and functionality issues, while allowing better separation between ‘private’ spaces and ‘public’ spaces which are sometimes used for receptions,” Caroline Pelchat, spokesperson for the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie, told the Journal de Montreal.
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“Some rooms will be reconfigured to improve their functionality, including the kitchen,” she said. “The plumbing and electrical systems, as well as the finishes, all dating from the 1980s, will be upgraded.”
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The Quebec government did not award the work to the lowest bidder (approximately $547,000 less), reports TVA Nouvelles, but the ministry says the services offered by that bidder were incomplete.
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Meanwhile, Quebec’s delegation also plans to purchase replacements for worn, damaged furniture for the residence’s public areas at a potential cost of $150,000. Earlier this year, furniture purchases for the Los Angeles delegation cost $99,909. In 2024, furniture for Quebec’s Miami office cost $122,000.
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Quebec’s delegate in New York is the province’s principal representation in the United States, with a mandate is to promote its interests in investment, culture, and public affairs.
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