Infrastructure can be termed as all the existing networking of systems and facilities in a given area. Quebec is a first-world region which has for many years seen the best in as far as infrastructure is concerned. One of the driving forces of the economy of this Canadian province is infrastructure and this has been made possible by the government and the private sector. Basically, a majority of Quebec infrastructure projects which are ongoing and which have been planned to start soon include those touching on water supply, roads, and bridges as well as electrical and telecommunications systems.
Proper management of infrastructure projects is a must in Quebec: The major reason why this should be so is to ensure the proper utilization of public funds. Some of the other reasons necessary to note include;
- It has to be current and adaptable– Quebec usually has an infrastructure plan done every after several years. The current plan captures the years between 2015-2025. This plan lays out the current state of infrastructure of the whole province. Moreover, it also lays out the current state of infrastructure and sets ambitious yet achievable goals for the different cities spread across it.
- Adherence to set standards– There are several city, national and international standards that have to be adhered to when it comes to infrastructure projects. Whether the projects will be carried out privately or otherwise, these strict standards must be followed to the letter. These standards involve safety, cost effectiveness, environment as well as utilization of public funds in the most ideal and competitive projects among others.
- Competitiveness –Quebec province has long established itself as a first-world region with some of the best amenities; as such it has to put in place proper measures to ensure that it retains its stature. It needs to employ the best resources into the best probable projects. Private firms which are qualified for the many jobs must, therefore, be thoroughly vetted if at all quality work is to be expected. This is why there is a vetting body for all the projects that are being undertaken in and around the cities.
- Innovation – When a bridge is supposed to be constructed in Quebec, the contractor is under the obligation to not only build something that is safe and functional but to also enhance the region’s beauty and landscape. This means that projects are supposed to embrace futuristic ideas but at the same time ensuring that the very fabric of the province’s culture and architecture is carried forward.
Quebec has for the past several years been seen to be lagging behind in the infrastructure section. That is why the government and the other stakeholders came up and put a 10-year plan in 2015. The plan is supposed to expound the cities’ skylines as well as enhance the connectivity around the region. However, given the state of the infrastructure today, the province will have to play the catch-up role for some years before finally coming out of the woodworks.
A bright future for Quebec can be seen especially after the government allocated more than CAN$88 billion for infrastructure: https://www.sqi.gouv.qc.ca/Pages/accueil.aspx
The amount is to be spent in the next ten years. For better management and for the sake of inclusiveness in the existing and future projects, the government has gone further to ensure that all the plans are public. After all, all these projects are funded by their tax dollars.