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EN-USProject Condor
TRANSFORMING AN INDUSTRIAL LEGACY INTO A DRIVING FORCE FOR THE FUTURE.
The project led by Groupe Pro-B involves the development of a multiservice complex in Grand-Mère, Shawinigan, designed to serve as a strategic economic hub.
Briefly : PRO-B's Shawinigan Project
Site: Former Laurentide Plant site, spanning 4 million square feet, in Grand-Mère, Shawinigan.
Development: Driven by a data and artificial intelligence center, this territorial energy loop is inspired by Scandinavian models. The project includes real estate and residential components, complemented by a heritage section and manufacturing plants on the periphery.
Economic Impact: An estimated investment of 1 billion dollars and the creation of 500 direct and indirect jobs.
Environment: The project enables the complete decontamination of the site, thereby eliminating a significant industrial environmental liability for the local community.
Returning to Our Roots to Build the Future
In Shawinigan and throughout the Mauricie region, one can find the expertise and infrastructure that allowed Quebec to build its economy around key sectors: pulp and paper, hydroelectricity, and iron. A significant portion of this growth unfolded right here, along the river and the seaway that connected the region to global markets.
This is what led us to invest in the revitalization of a historic site for La Mauricie, in the very place where major companies flourished before us.
The Pillars of Our Hybrid District
Sustainable Innovation: The Energy Loop ♻️
Modern development must be achieved by minimizing its environmental footprint as much as possible. Inspired by Scandinavian best practices, Project Condor introduces an innovative circular economy concept: the energy loop.
Instead of being released into the atmosphere, the heat generated by the data center servers is captured by a closed-loop glycol-water piping system. This heat will be redistributed in order to warm other facilities within the complex, such as the hotel, spa, and residential units.
In the longer term, PRO-B Group is even exploring the possibility of sharing a portion of this clean energy directly with the city of Shawinigan. Once completed, this infrastructure will be among the most significant energy loops in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions – Project Condor in Shawinigan
The revitalization of the former Laurentide site in Grand-Mère represents an investment valued at one billion dollars from PRO-B Group. Currently, approximately 30 million dollars have already been committed for preparatory work and environmental rehabilitation.
The Condor Project will generate approximately 500 direct and indirect jobs. These opportunities will span a wide range of sectors, including: construction, technology, infrastructure maintenance, security, hospitality and food services.
It is an ecological system that recovers the heat emitted by the AI data center servers to redistribute it to the other buildings on the site, such as the hotel, spa, and residences. Operating with a closed-loop glycol-water system, this setup significantly reduces the carbon footprint of the multiservice complex.
No. PRO-B Group prioritizes highlighting industrial heritage. The sturdy buildings dating back to the 1900s will be restored, maintaining their original structures to house new facilities, and the iconic “Le Punch” building will be preserved.
PRO-B’s Shawinigan project covers a vast area of four million square feet in the heart of Grand-Mère. This massive historic industrial site will undergo a complete revitalization to provide access to the community.
Preparatory work, site securing, and the initial stages of environmental rehabilitation are already underway. The project timeline will be updated based on government authorizations currently in progress.
Yes. PRO-B Group is firmly committed to prioritizing regional businesses when awarding contracts. Currently, several Mauricie-based firms are already actively involved in the preparatory work underway at the former factory site.
Project Condor is designed as a living environment open to the community. PRO-B Group plans to establish a citizens’ committee to directly involve the population in the deliberations surrounding the development of the sector and the layout of future public spaces.
Site Overview
