2024-02-11 09:00:00
The place built in 1991 on Sainte-Anne Boulevard was acquired in 2019 by Pierre Rivard, a lawyer from Quebec. After refreshing the exterior of the building and finding a few tenants, he maintains that his project is “going really well.”
“What I want to do is create a real stopover, for locals, but also for tourists and all those who travel on the North Shore,” explains to the Soleil Mr. Rivard, who relies on the 20 An average of 400 vehicles pass through this section of Route 138 every day.
La Halte has four tenants for the moment, but the owner assures that other brands will join soon. He is working in particular on the arrival of a “specialized butcher” as well as a “big box store”.
“I receive rental requests, but most of them do not fit into my vision of the Halte. It really has to be profitable for the tenants,” maintains Mr. Rivard, who does not want to see stores close a few weeks following their opening.
Ultimately, the lawyer, who has some real estate investments, hopes that Halte 138 will offer a selection of “local and Quebec products, ready-to-go meals” to satisfy passers-by and introduce them to the local delights.
“I gave myself 10 years to complete my project, then it will be done before that. I am really happy with my investment,” he says enthusiastically.
Six to eight terminals
Before its sale in 2019, not only the poor condition of the building attracted attention, but also that of its gigantic parking lot, which was also always empty. This asphalt space, which repels some, will delight others.
“My big advantage is that I have a huge parking lot. So heavy goods vehicles, motorhomes, trailers, they will be able to come into the parking lot, refuel, even spend the night. It doesn’t bother me,” explains Mr. Rivard.
In order to attract vehicles, the owner initially planned to establish a traditional service station. However, discussions with two oil companies brought nothing concrete.
“Ultimately it will be a mega-service station with electric terminals. Not two small terminals on the corner of the building, no: a large awning, lighting, the whole kit,” explains the owner.
The place should be able to accommodate “up to eight” electric cars, “maybe ten,” assures Mr. Rivard. The set will be made up of level 2 and level 3 terminals. Construction of this future station should begin in the coming months.
“I want people to be sheltered from bad weather and for it to be lit like a baseball field, so they will feel safe,” adds the private practice lawyer.
In order to power the building as well as the future parking lighting system, Mr. Rivard also promises the installation of numerous solar panels on the roof of the building.
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