The City of Terrebonne announced the acquisition of the former Le Boisé golf club for $27 million.

This project, which required years of negotiations, will protect 71 hectares of land, almost double the size of La Fontaine Park in Montreal.

Terrebonne Mayor Mathieu Traversy called this acquisition a "major step forward" for the city's residents.

The purchase of this land ends a legal saga that has lasted more than a decade.

In November 2022, the City offered $11 million to the site's owner, Les Immeubles des Moulins Inc., who rejected the offer, believing the land was worth more than $29 million.

A $98 million lawsuit was then filed against Terrebonne and the Montreal Metropolitan Community (MMC), accused of attempted disguised expropriation.

The final $27 million agreement represents a compromise, with part of the funding coming from the Green and Blue Infrastructure program, funded by the CMM and the provincial government.

The municipality of Terrebonne will contribute $15 million.

The project to transform the site into a natural park will include environmentally friendly features, such as a covered and refrigerated skating rink and trails.

This initiative is part of a broader trend toward protecting golf courses in the Greater Montreal area, where several other sites are also the subject of debate over their future.

This acquisition is a victory for the citizens of Terrebonne, who will benefit from a new green space in the heart of their city, while preserving the environment and providing quality recreational facilities.