We’ve got the wind in our sails in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. More than 200 MCM pedestals are already in place there, and more are on the way with Faubourg du Sud, a brand-new neighbourhood of about 400 units.
Kudos to the City of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu and the project’s developer for their vision: integrating everything, right from the start.
The project
Located on the west bank of the Richelieu River, Faubourg du Sud will bring together single-family homes, multi-unit residential buildings and a daycare centre (CPE) in a brand-new, family-friendly neighbourhood.
Everything underground, everything inside the streetlight
In Faubourg du Sud, the utility network will be entirely underground. MCM JDP pedestals bring electrical and telecom connections together right in the base of the streetlights.
The result: no boxes cluttering the neighbourhood, and wiring kept to a minimum.
A Beautiful Neighbourhood, Built for the Future
With no mismatched boxes scattered here and there, Faubourg du Sud will be a pleasure to look at. Everything will be neatly organized beneath the streetlights, easy to access and with no easements required. It’s the best way to do things, today and for the future.
A project made possible by the advantages of the MCM JDP:
One pedestal serves 8 or more customers, with built-in 120/240 V power and fibre/cable telecom connections
A single trench for both power and telecom
No easements needed: everything sits within the public right-of-way
Easy maintenance access, right beneath the streetlight
It is well known that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link. In electrical and telecom networks, every component—from cables to power systems—must be designed to withstand failures and extreme events. A single weakness can lead to costly outages and compromise vital services. In the face of extreme weather conditions, resilience isn’t just about cables; it’s about the entire infrastructure. Protecting each link is essential to ensuring network continuity and reliability.
Cables and Connections: Electrical cables and fiber optic lines, the backbone of the network, must be built to withstand major events such as floods or storms. They should preferably be buried and undergo preventive maintenance to minimize the risk of failures.
Distribution Cabinets and Enclosures: These connection points for power and telecom distribution must be reinforced against physical impacts (such as vehicles or flying debris), using metal or composite structures capable of withstanding extreme forces.
Servers and Data Centers: These critical components for data processing and management must be safeguarded against power outages, fires, and floods. Backup generators, reinforced cooling systems, and waterproof infrastructures are necessary to ensure continuous operation.
Power Supply Systems: Energy supply must remain secure even during outages, especially for telecom networks. UPS systems, backup batteries, and generators must be powerful enough and regularly tested to operate under extreme conditions and guarantee network stability.
Transport and Logistics: The resilience of material transport and spare parts supply chains must be ensured. Roads and railway networks must be designed to withstand severe weather to enable fast and uninterrupted deliveries.
Personnel and Communication: Finally, resilience isn’t just about physical equipment—it’s also about human management. Staff training, emergency plans, and backup communication solutions are crucial to ensuring quick and efficient crisis management.
Adopting a comprehensive approach to resilience means investing in long-term reliability and security. By strengthening every link in the infrastructure, electricity and telecom providers can reduce outage costs, minimize service disruptions, and protect communities.
A resilient chain means a stable network, enhanced security, and a more reliable future for everyone.
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