Hydro Westmount – Westmount Magazine

Most of us living in Westmount drive past Hydro Westmount’s Glen substation on a regular basis without giving it a “second thought”.

Recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time with the Director of Hydro Westmount and tour their facility – it is a network that is “steeped in history”!

Westmount Magazine  recently published the details of that fascinating meeting:

Westmount Magazine – Hydro Westmount

 

Westmount Park

013A sure sign of Spring is the arrival of the Mallard ducks in Westmount Park – this male was enjoying the puddles,  created by the melting ice, on the surface of the park’s soccer field.

 

 

 

 

 

Westmount’s Conservatory

Westmount’s closed conservatory – referred to as “greenhouses” by the city’s residents.  They were  constructed in 1927 and had  undergone a one-million dollar renovation ten years ago.

Recently, a pane of glass fell from the structure’s ceiling –  narrowly missing a visitor.

Last week, the city used a drone (seriously!) as part of a much larger effort to assess the current structural damage and eventually restore this historic building.

001

 

004005

007