The lighting will be unveiled in time for the celebrations in 2017.
The Jacques Cartier Bridge is used every day by thousands of people to cross the Saint Lawrence River. The planned Living Connections illuminations are described as “a unique interactive lighting concept activated in real time by the seasons and the energy of the city”.
The feasibility study and preliminary concept was carried out by Moment Factory in collaboration with six Montréal multimedia and lighting studios: Ambiances Design Productions, ATOMIC3, Éclairage Public / Ombrages, Lucion Média, Réalisations and UDO Design. Jacques Cartier & Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) will be project manager.
The US$30.2 million estimated cost of the project includes the feasibility study, concept, design, completion as well as operating and maintenance costs over a 10-year period. JCCBI will contribute US$22.9 million to the project, while the Society for the Celebration of Montréal’s 375th Anniversary will inject up to US$7.3 million.
“Montrealers can be proud of this project worthy of their great city,” said mayor of Montréal Denis Coderre. “The Jacques Cartier Bridge has been part of our city’s history for 85 years now. With the support of our government partners, we are giving it new life through the use of light. The illuminated bridge promises to be a must-see attraction for all visitors and a powerful symbol of Montréal’s creativity. From now on, the Jacques-Cartier Bridge will move to the beat of Montréal.”
Commissioner of Society for the Celebration of Montréal’s 375th Anniversary Gilbert Rozon added: “We would like to thank the Government of Canada for it its considerable support in making the illumination of the Jacques-Cartier Bridge a reality. This project is proof of the creative intelligence of Montréal’s talents. The concept is simple, innovative and brilliant. It embodies the very energy we want to infuse Montréal with in 2017 for the 375th celebrations. Montrealers will be able to feel the pulse of their city in real time. This lighting project, which is unique to Montréal, is on the cutting edge of what is being done in interactive lighting worldwide.”
