News & Notices
Transit Back in Service Wednesday
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Please be advised that Town of Yarmouth Transit will return to service on Wednesday, November 19th, at 9 am.
Housing Accelerator Survey
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In Spring 2023, the Government of Canada launched the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) to help local governments make significant changes that will boost the number of homes being built across the country. The Town of Yarmouth received $2.3 million through this program to implement its Housing Action Plan, with a goal of adding 119 new homes over the next three years.
To reach this goal, the Town has developed a detailed plan with five key initiatives designed to support and accelerate housing development (check out the Housing Accelerator Fact Sheets on the project website to learn more). Initiative 3 is focused on regulatory changes to support housing in the community and a series of amendments to the Town’s planning documents have been proposed to fulfill this action. We want to hear what you think about the proposed amendments!
Take our online survey by November 20th to share your thoughts on the proposed amendments.
Once passed, these amendments will be incorporated into the updated Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw through the Planning Review project.
To learn more, or to take the survey, visit https://getinvolvedyarmouth.ca/planningreview
Construction and Street Closure on Water Street
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Just a quick reminder that work on sewer infrastructure upgrades are now fully underway on the north end of Water Street. Here's what to expect over the next several weeks:
In Person Public Workshops
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We hope you can join us for one of the upcoming Public Workshops to learn more about the contents of the Draft Municipal Planning Strategy & Land Use Bylaw (now available for public review on the project website)!
Planning Review Update
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We are excited to announce that the drafts of our new Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw are now available for public review!
Water Street Infrastructure Upgrades Underway
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A major infrastructure project is underway on Water Street in Yarmouth. The project, awarded to Aberdeen Paving Ltd. following a competitive tender process, will bring significant improvements to the area between Gardner Street and Richards Lane.
Work to be carried out over the coming weeks includes the installation of a new sanitary sewer system with manholes, a storm sewer with catch basins, curb and asphalt reinstatement, and associated landscaping.
The upgrades were approved by Council at its October 14th meeting, with the contract awarded to Aberdeen in the amount of $882,402.40. The funding is comprised of 537,402.40 from the Government of Canada’s Housing Accelerator Fund, and $345,000 from Mirza Holdings Incorporated. The upgrades will support Mirza’s new housing development of 27 units with estimated completion in the summer of 2026, and a phase 2 project To be completed in 2027.
“Our government is committed to giving local governments the support they need to drive housing supply and bring down housing costs. More than 200 municipalities across Canada are making changes that will cut red tape and fast-track housing and Yarmouth is one of them. It’s an example of what’s possible when governments work together. It’s also another step forward in our bold, ambitious plan to build Canada strong. “ – Jessica Fancy, Member of Parliament for South Shore—St. Margarets.
"These upgrades represent yet another significant investment in Yarmouth's infrastructure. We have completed several projects of this nature in recent years, and this one is much-needed, especially with a significant new housing project under construction in that area. This work reflects the town's commitment to upgrading key infrastructure to support new housing for our residents."–Mayor Pam Mood.
"Mirza Holdings Inc. is pleased to see this project underway and also to have contributed financially to help make it happen. We chose this area to build housing as we believe it has much to offer. It is close to all amenities, offers beautiful waterfront views, and is close to the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. This can help to attract and provide housing for doctors and other medical professionals. These upgrades make it possible for our projects to happen and improve the entire area for future development."–Mirza Holdings Representative.
Construction is expected to reach substantial completion within eight weeks. The work will lead to street closures and occasional water disruptions, all of which will be announced in advance.
This project is an initiative funded in part by the Government of Canada and its Housing Accelerator Fund. To learn more about the fund, as well as the Town's Action Plan, please visit https://www.townofyarmouth.ca/housing-accelerator-fund.html