Infrastructure Projects – Provincial Stimulus Funding
Location
Lunenburg, Halifax, Dartmouth, Peggy's Cove, Baddeck, Mahone Bay
Partners
Province of Nova Scotia, ACOA, Lunenburg Waterfront Association, Old Town Boatworks, Ocean Gear, COVE, Municipality of the County of Victoria Village of Baddeck, Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Contact
info@buildns.ca
1-833-422-6591
Overview
Build 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: $41.7M
Cable Wharf Recapitalization Halifax Waterfront
HIGHLIGHTS
- Investment to recapitalize historic Cable Wharf and extend its life by 10 years
- Improving this infrastructure will enhance public safety and enjoyment of the waterfront experience
Status
Complete
STIMULUS INVESTMENT
$2.9M
Zwicker & Co. Warehouse Renovation Lunenburg Waterfront
HIGHLIGHTS
- Investment in Lunenburg waterfront to support priority projects identified in the 5-year Lunenburg Waterfront Master Plan, developed with community
- Project will create permanent accessible marine visitation facilities
- Zwicker building will open up opportunities for lease to private business, further supporting Lunenburg’s waterfront as tourism destination
Status
Complete
STIMULUS INVESTMENT
$1.6M
Shipyard Revitalization Project – Former Smith & Rhuland Shipyard Lunenburg Waterfront
HIGHLIGHTS
- Also includes Wharf C recapitalization
- Investment in Lunenburg waterfront to support priority projects identified in the 5-year Lunenburg Waterfront Master Plan, developed with community
- This revitalization project supports strategic economic infrastructure to foster ocean related sector growth and development
- Projects signify importance of maintaining and growing the working waterfront while respecting its strong maritime tradition and authentic character
Status
Complete
STIMULUS INVESTMENT
$5.5M
COVE South Marine Terminal Recapitalization
HIGHLIGHTS
- Recapitalize the south marine terminal at COVE
- Repair existing marine terminal, including finger pier, and enhance small boat facility
- Supports continued marine and ocean technology sector growth & enhances key innovation site with growing global reputation
- Investment also supports the new Stella Maris undersea sensor platform
Status
Complete
STIMULUS INVESTMENT
$11.6M
Halifax Boardwalk and Various Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
- Includes: Foundation Wharves and Boardwalk, Flexible Event Kiosks, Marine Infrastructure in Mahone Bay and Baddeck
- Project will Improve waterfront infrastructure and public space at the old wharves/seawall (near Salt Yard, Halifax waterfront) and surrounding area
- Supports potential future opportunities for business growth and locations for flexible event kiosks
- Complemented by and expanded boardwalk area for more useable wharfage and also expanded public space for people to enjoy
- Investment supports the build and improved shared-access marine infrastructure in Baddeck and flexible floating docks in Mahone Bay
Status
Complete
STIMULUS INVESTMENT
$11.8M
Peggy’s Cove Climate Adaption and Visitor Services
HIGHLIGHTS
- Includes: Road Raising, Climate Mitigation, Accessible Public Washroom, Common Space, Parking Management System, Restoration of Historic DeGarthe Studio
- Build Nova Scotia has been working with the Peggy’s Cove community to create a comprehensive master planning and design process
- Work underway in the community focuses on pedestrian safety, traffic management, coastal protection, community sustainability, and resident and visitor experience (this does not include the viewing platform)
Status
Complete
STIMULUS INVESTMENT
$4.8M
Acadia Wharf Extension Halifax Waterfront
HIGHLIGHTS
- Home to CSS Acadia and seasonally Bluenose ll
- Project includes the construction of an 18 meter long extension
- Electrical and water servicing work
- Improve experience of museum-goers and waterfront users with enhanced access to CSS and Bluenose ll
- Increase opportunities for activation of additional in-water programming by Maritime Museum of the Atlantic