Up And Down Beirut
Parts of the historic Canada Malting plant in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough are set to be dismantled beginning Monday, after an engineering report warned that the deteriorating structure poses an imminent risk to public safety.
The decision follows a report released earlier this month that identified serious structural concerns at the former industrial site, describing the building as an “imminent danger” to the public.
The former Canada Malting plant in Montreal on Oct. 19, 2026. (CityNews)
The Canada Malting plant is a prominent former industrial site in Montreal’s Sud-Ouest borough.
The owners have also indicated that significant redevelopment plans are envisioned for the site once the plant has been demolished.
Construction trucks in front of the former Canada Malting plant in Montreal on Oct. 19, 2026. (CityNews)
The start of dismantling work marks a significant step in addressing the building’s reported structural hazards while potentially paving the way for a new chapter for the long-standing industrial property.
