Tidings - Nova Scotia
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Tidings - Nova Scotia
Tidings The Waterfront Newsletter Summer 2006 Bedford • Dartmouth • Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada In the wind… • • • • WDCL Marina (Bedford & Halifax) • Dartmouth Harbourwalk soon to be Complete! Queen’s Landing Project Update • Lunenburg Waterfront Rotary Project Update • Halifax Harbour Festival Salter Block Project Update • Tall Ships 2007 • Mark your Calendar! List of 2006 Events on the Waterfront WDCL Marina with facilities in Halifax & Bedford Mill Cove Marina - Bedford WDCL is in the process of developing more boat berths in Mill Cove, Bedford. The facilities are currently under construction and will be available to the public for recreational short-term and seasonal use. The project represents another investment in the Bedford waterfront and will be an important resource for residents and visitors to the region. Boaters interested in obtaining more information about berth availability and pricing should contact the WDCL Marina office or our berthing manager in Bedford, Bob Boutilier at 835-2358. QuickTime™ and a TIFF (Uncompressed) decompressor are needed to see this picture. South Battery Marina - Halifax South Battery Marina, in front of Bishop’s Landing, is now available for short-term berthing, for overnight and day visits. Day visits are free and first come first serve; boaters wishing to stay overnight should contact the WDCL Marina manager at 4562433. Six seasonal berths will be made available shortly and depending on demand, a random selection of applicants may be conducted. To obtain for information on seasonal berthing, please call 456-2433. Page 2 of 4 Queen’s Landing Queen’s Landing Project Update WDCL continues to lead a group of private and public stakeholders in the review of the exciting concept for the Queen’s Landing Project. The project in concept, would include a major expansion of the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, a permanent home for the HMCS Sackville – Canada’s Naval Memorial, a hotel, retail complex and office buildings. The project would be a “star attraction” and an important step in the ongoing transformation of the Halifax Waterfront. The Corporation continues to review the concept with its present partners and anticipates completing the feasibility assessment phase in 2007. Salter Block Salter Block Update Centennial Group Limited continues to proceed through the development agreement application process with HRM. This mixed-use development comprising a boutique, hotel, residential, commercial, and public open space should be at public hearing by late summer or early fall. Construction of this project will complete the last portion of Halifax’s popular Harbourwalk. Rotary Project Rotary Project Update Nova Scotians and visitors have a new place to experience and enjoy the Halifax waterfront. Fred Were, President of the Rotary Club of Halifax, and Eric Thomson, Chair of the Waterfront Development board of directors, officially opened the Rotary Centennial Look-Off today, June 27, at South Battery Park, on the Halifax waterfront. "The rotary organization celebrates more than 100 years as the world's oldest service club," said Mr. Were. "We are proud that the three Halifax Rotary clubs have collectively sponsored this legacy project in partnership with Waterfront Development Corporation Limited." The three metro Rotary clubs (Halifax, Halifax Northwest and Halifax Harbourside) worked with the Waterfront Development Corporation to create the look-off and performance platform to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Rotary International. Page 3 of 4 Dartmouth Harbourwalk Dartmouth Harbourwalk soon to be complete! The Dartmouth Harbourwalk Trail from the Woodside Ferry Terminal to the Alderney Gate ferry terminal should be complete by the end of the summer. WDCL and HRM in conjunction with Dartmouth Harbourfront Trails Association (DHTA) are responsible for different sections of the trail. WDCL has retained Dexter Construction to build the section between Alderney Drive and Old Ferry Road, which should be completed in July. DHTA and HRM are working on the section of trail from Old Ferry Road to Cuisack Street and also hope to have that section of trail ready for use this summer. Once completed, the new trail will provide residents and visitors with a great opportunity to walk, bike, skateboard or push a stroller along the Dartmouth Harbourwalk. Lunenburg Sobeys Invests in Foodland Store on Lunenburg Waterfront. Lunenburg Waterfront Association, Waterfront Development Corporation Limited and Sobeys Atlantic have signed a lease agreement to operate the renovated store. The space on the Lunenburg waterfront was formerly owned by Clearwater Seafoods. “We are pleased to confirm the deal with Sobeys as the second major transaction to be finalized on the Lunenburg Waterfront Association properties,” said president Jim Eisenhauer. “The jobs in the present operation are protected and groceries will continue to be available along the waterfront of Lunenburg which is all great news.” The Province is leasing the government-owned property managed by the Lunenburg Waterfront Association at fair market value. The Sobeys agreement is the second lease agreement, following the agreement with North Sails Atlantic signed on March 28. Halifax Harbour Festival Once the Harbour Solution Project is complete the trail will be constructed over top of the pipe through Dartmouth Cove. For the second year, Waterfront Development Corporation is presenting the Halifax Harbour Festival on the weekend of September 15-17, 2006.The Festival aims to create collaborative partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders and sponsors and to invite community participation in the development and execution of the inaugural event. Events are happening at DeWolfe Park in Bedford, Alderney Landing in Dartmouth, Fisherman’s Cove in Eastern Passage, Tall Ships Quay, and Maritime Museum of the Atlantic in Halifax. Stay tuned for more information at www.wdcl.ca. Page 4 of 4 Tidings Tall Ships 2007 In 2004, they brought more than 500,000 visitors, an $18.2-million boost to the economy and 550 jobs to Nova Scotia --and Tall Ships are coming back in 2007 and 2009. WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LIMITED The Cable Wharf 1751 Lower Water Street Halifax NS B3J 1S5 Phone: The Tall Ships Nova Scotia event will be approximately 10 days long (July 13 - 23), with the Halifax event July 13 - 16, and visits to out ports throughout mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Events organizers are currently recruiting ships for the event, and developing an on-shore festival that will attract Nova Scotians and tourists. For additional information, or to volunteer visit the WDCL website www.wdcl.ca 902.422.6591 fax: 902.422.7582 2006 Events Listing email: [email protected] website: www.wdcl.ca July 20 – 23 NSDCC Show of Hands – Block M Parking Lot July 28 alfresco filmFesto – Tall Ships Quay – rain date July 29 August 4 alfresco filmFesto –Tall Ships Quay - rain date Aug.5 August 4 – 7 Natal Day Celebrations August 10 – 20 International Buskers Festival August 11 alfresco filmFesto–Tall Ships Quay -rain date Aug12 August 18 alfresco filmFesto –Tall Ships Quay-rain date Aug19 August 25 alfresco filmFesto –Tall Ships Quay-rain date Aug26 September 1 alfresco filmFesto–Tall Ships Quay-rain date Sept. 2 September 15 – 16 Halifax Harbour Festival 2006 Visiting Ships August 1-7 AMISTAD August 25-27 US EAGLE – Queen’s Wharves