Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Connection matters. Delivering Internet for Nova Scotians is a priority and we’re making good progress. With recent announcements we’ll reach 99% of homes and businesses. But we’re not done yet.
Nova Scotia will be among the first provinces in Canada to achieve this level of coverage. We continue to work to get as close to 100% as possible. Learn more and search for projects in your community.
Peggy’s Cove Infrastructure Improvement Strategy
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Peggy’s Cove Infrastructure Improvement Strategy
Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most special places by the water. Develop Nova Scotia has been working closely with the community of Peggy’s Cove to co-create a comprehensive master plan focused on sustainability, liveability, and safety for the long term.
Lunenburg Waterfront Master Plan
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Lunenburg Waterfront Master Plan
Develop Nova Scotia has completed a master plan for Lunenburg’s Working Waterfront.
Harbour Islands Visitor Experience Strategy
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Harbour Islands Visitor Experience Strategy
Develop Nova Scotia is leading the development of the Visitor Experience Strategy for the Halifax Harbour Islands.
Dartmouth Cove Master Plan
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Dartmouth Cove Master Plan
The Dartmouth Cove Master Plan is a community driven plan to harness the resurgence of residential and commercial development currently happening in downtown Dartmouth.
Queen’s Marque
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Queen’s Marque
The Queen’s Marque district is located at the edge of Halifax Harbour and bound by Prince, Lower Water and George Streets. Known historically as Queen’s Landing, the site has a rich military, marine and mercantile past and has been at the core of Halifax since its founding in 1749. A revolutionary take on urban maritime living, The Queen’s Marque will include luxury apartments, commercial space, boutiques and eateries, as well as a luxury-boutique hotel.
CUNARD
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CUNARD
Developed in partnership with Southwest Properties, CUNARD will be a high-quality, mixed-use project that will contribute to a total of 2 acres of exciting new public space, on and surrounding the site, on the Halifax Waterfront, near the intersection of Lower Water Street and Morris Street.
Zwicker Wharf
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Zwicker Wharf
Project planning and capital funding will support required building stabilization and roofing work at the historic Zwicker and Co. Ltd. building located on Bluenose Drive. The three-storey, 12,000-square-foot, wood-frame building has elements dating back to the late 1800s and is a prominent building on Lunenburg’s working waterfront, part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
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Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative
Connection matters. Delivering Internet for Nova Scotians is a priority and we’re making good progress. With recent announcements we'll reach 99% of homes and businesses. But we're not done yet. Learn more and search for projects in your community.
Boardwalk North
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Boardwalk North
The North Boardwalk project is focused on revitalizing the area north of the Ferry Terminal and east of the Cogswell District Project. This includes collaborations with key stakeholders HRM, Armour Group, GWLRA and Casino Nova Scotia. Work also includes collaboration with a number of Downtown partners to engage and guide Gehl of New York in a review of HRM's 60% plans for Cogswell.
Big Boat Shed
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Big Boat Shed
As one of the anchor points for the Lunenburg waterfront, the Big Boat Shed stands as the focal point and first big move of redevelopment of the shipyard precinct. The building requires structural and functional improvements to allow it to continue as a place of wooden boat construction and repair as well as to open these activities up as part of the waterfront visitor experience.
Arts District
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Arts District
November 2020 Update – Design Competition for the New Waterfront Arts District Visit here to learn more about the winning team design. Artist renderings courtesy of KPMB Architects June 2020 Update Phase one of the international Design Competition for the new Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and vibrant Public Space is now complete. In early July…
Infrastructure Projects – Provincial Stimulus Funding
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Infrastructure Projects – Provincial Stimulus Funding
Overview Develop Nova Scotia is leading a series of projects with a focus on developing key waterfront infrastructure and places that support Nova Scotia’s working waterfronts and authentic destinations in economic recovery and growth. Where possible, all new infrastructure will be designed and built to enhance accessibility and adapt to climate change projections. Total Investment:…
COVE
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COVE
The Centre for Ocean Ventures & Entrepreneurship (COVE) is a collaborative facility for applied innovation in the ocean sector. Our mission is to propel the ocean economy by providing high quality marine infrastructure and a collaborative space in which a community of ocean enterprises can start, grow and prosper. Our primary goal is to support ocean technology commercialization.
Salt Yard
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Salt Yard
Salt Yard is over 30,000 square feet of public space between Salter and Sackville Streets on the Halifax waterfront showcasing high-quality seasonal small local businesses, arts and entertainment, and is nestled near the Waterfront Warehouse and the Stubborn Goat Beer Garden.
Bedford Waterfront Lands
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Bedford Waterfront Lands
Currently, Halifax Regional Municipality is in the process of undertaking studies regarding infrastructure capacity and transportation implications of future development along the Bedford Highway.We continue to recognize the value and importance of these studies, and development plans for the Bedford waterfront have been placed on hold until the study results are known. This is because the outcome of the City’s studies will ultimately inform and determine what is possible for future development on the Bedford waterfront. In 2017, work on site included adding material to raise and smooth the site elevation, site stabilization including perimeter armour stone and paving of the road.
Telford Bridge
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Telford Bridge
A 30-metre-long bridge of galvanized steel and wooden decking over the historic Shubenacadie Canal is a key link to providing direct pedestrian access to the Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail.
Dartmouth Harbourwalk
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Dartmouth Harbourwalk
The Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail is a three-kilometre trail extending from Dartmouth’s Alderney Ferry Terminal to the Woodside Ferry Terminal. Develop Nova Scotia (then Waterfront Development), Halifax Regional Municipality and the Dartmouth Harbourfront Trails Association oversee the Harbourwalk. The trail connects to the Trans Canada Trail, Halifax’s park system, biking and walking trails, and complement continued development of downtown Dartmouth.
Sands at Salter
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Sands at Salter
About one third, or an acre, of the site located at the end of Salter Street, next to Bishop’s Landing is a popular area featuring green space, seating and a connection to an extended boardwalk which features our waterfront hammocks. A mix of local, seasonal businesses line the pathway.
Sackville Landing
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Sackville Landing
Building on the successful partnership with Halifax Regional Municipality on the Nathan Green Square Project, Develop Nova Scotia again partnered with the City to manage the restoration of ‘The Wave’ art sculpture and the recapitalization of structural and surface elements at the two-acre public park at the foot of Sackville Street on the Halifax waterfront.
Nathan Green Square
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Nathan Green Square
In 2011, the two partners invested in the Nathan Green Square Revitalization Project to refresh this public area located next to the Halifax Ferry Terminal, between Halifax Harbour and the Law Courts. Each partner contributed $200,000.The improvements included a continuation of the timber boardwalk, new seating, with enhanced landscaping for year-round interest, improved lighting and water views, as well as better access between this public area and Historic Properties.