The City of Mont-Joli has sent plans for a potential new legal services point to the Ministry of Justice. Sketches and a cost estimate for a new building were sent to the Quebec government just before the holiday season. The Mitis facilities, which are currently located in Mont-Joli city hall, were closed almost a year ago due to security issues.
The mayor, Martin Soucy, says he cannot reveal the planned location or the cost of construction, at least for the moment. According to him, the Minister of Justice Simon Jolin-Barrette has shown interest in the project.
The mayor of Mont-Joli adds that other government services could also use this building. Martin Soucy hopes to finance the project without putting the City in debt. In particular, he intends to use revenues from wind power to cover the costs.
