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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
Town Introduces Surplus Lands for Affordable Housing Policy
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The policy will help build affordable housing by reducing or removing land acquisition costs for developers.
Town of Yarmouth Introduces Affordable Housing Grant Policy
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The new policy outlines details for providing up to $650,000 in affordable housing development grants.
Town of Yarmouth Receives 2.3 million from Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF)
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The town has been awarded $2,323,150 from the Housing Accelerator Fund, a federal program designed to remove barriers to encourage local initiatives to build more homes, faster.
Transit Service Reports Huge Increase in Ridership
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Last December, Town of Yarmouth Transit fares were removed, and new stops were added, including a stop at Wasoqopa’q First Nation (WFN). When these changes were made, it was the hope of Council that a key result would be an increase in ridership.
Town of Yarmouth Brings Transit Service to Wasoqopa’q First Nation
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Along with three new stops on the route within town, a partnership has been formed that will add a stop at Wasoqopa’q First Nation on the airport stretch.