Updated on 14 July 2026 at 15h52
This article written in french by Emmanuelle Froment was automatically translated using AI
Hydro-Québec is conducting inspections of its power lines in the Laval-des-Rapides area using drones, the provincial utility has confirmed.
“A specialized team mandated by Hydro-Québec will carry out these detailed inspections to document the condition of the power lines and their immediate surroundings using appropriate technological tools,” said Alain Paquette, Hydro-Québec’s Community Relations Advisor and spokesperson.
The goal of the initiative is to reduce “the risk of power outages” and “limit high-risk field interventions.”
To inform residents, Hydro-Québec plans to publish a geotargeted Facebook post for people living in the affected areas of Laval-des-Rapides.
The initiative comes as several parts of Laval-des-Rapides have experienced recurring power outages for years, a situation that has frustrated many residents.
Fed up with the repeated outages, local citizens recently launched a petition calling on Hydro-Québec and municipal authorities to conduct “a thorough investigation” to determine the root causes of the problem.
In this context, on June 10, Hydro-Québec met with Laval-des-Rapides MNA Céline Haytayan, along with City of Laval councillors Seta Topouzian (Renaud-Coursol) and Martin Fiola (Laval-des-Rapides), to discuss the quality of electrical service in the riding.
During the meeting, the utility outlined the measures already implemented, as well as planned initiatives aimed at improving the reliability of the electrical grid.
Despite these commitments, service interruptions have continued. On July 13, residents once again reported power outages on the Laval-des-Rapides neighbourhood Facebook group.
According to Hydro-Québec, vegetation remains the leading cause of power outages in the area, including those recorded during the months of May and June.
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