The Mount Royal Cross gets a pricey make-over

September 19, 2008 by Deyanira Bautista
Filed under Neighborhoods

According to CBC News, the Mount Royal cross will be turned off Friday – I’m guessing today- to have some renovations done:
Paint, change to polychromatic bulbs (funky, we like), the cost for this make over is expected to be $982,138. Not sure if this was a typo, maybe the meant $9,821.38. or maybe 98,000? Because the six figure total seems like an incredibly high price to pay for a change of bulbs and a fresh coat of paint, even if the cross is 31 meters long.

“Montreal’s landmark electric cross on Mount Royal will be turned off Friday to allow for renovations.
The 83-year-old cross will be repainted and outfitted with a new energy-efficient lighting system, which will include polychromatic bulbs to allow a greater variety of colours.
Makeover costs are expected to total $982,138, Plateau Mont Royal borough Mayor Helen Fotopoulos said.
The 31.4-metre cross was installed in 1924 and normally glows white, but turns purple as a sign of mourning when the pope dies.”

Makes you wonder…How much are they paying for those bulbs?

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Debt Reduction on September 24th, 2008 5:11 pm

Yes, costs can be an issue, however this is landmark, not some sign for downtown. It needs to be preserved!
Montreal Web Design on September 26th, 2008 12:30 pm

The renovation might seem a bit expensive, but I am sure it is worth the financial efforts.

Thanks for the news and the images! :)
shashindra on October 7th, 2008 4:22 am

Yes, costs can be an issue, however this is landmark, not some sign for downtown.
Montreal Real Estate Blog on October 14th, 2008 9:22 am

Sure, it’s a landmark. But almost a million bucks to paint and change the lights?
C’mon. And we all know where that money is coming out of…
Monica @ Move Now on August 19th, 2009 5:47 am

Wow that is a lot of money to be spent on up grading and maintainance on something that is not so big, could paint and new light bulbs really cost as much a 6 digit figure??
Housing Consulting on August 19th, 2009 7:34 am

I have to agree with Montreal Real Estate, that is a lot of money to be sent on a land mark, is it really to spend that much????
Housing Consulting on August 25th, 2009 10:51 am

I just can't believe that amount of money was spent on restoring that cross I think its just a little over the top.