An improved kitchen and better separation of public and private space is the aim of renovations of the official residence for Quebec’s delegate general in New York. Article content

The upgrade will cost more than $2.6 million. Article content

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A contract for $2.17 million was awarded earlier this month to a local contractor. This is on top of $505,695 for architectural modifications already completed.

“The renovation of the residence will correct security and functionality issues, while allowing better separation between ‘private’ spaces and ‘public’ spaces which are sometimes used for receptions,” Caroline Pelchat, spokesperson for the Ministry of International Relations and La Francophonie, told the Journal de Montreal .

“Some rooms will be rec

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