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Work to build more than 1,400 new housing units across Nova Scotia is set to begin, with the majority of the development planned for the Shannon Park area of Dartmouth.
The Province and the federal government announced $300 million in joint funding to support the construction of 1,430 new homes, including 930 units at Shannon Park.
The remaining 500 units will be built through non-profit and community housing projects in other parts of the province.
Of the homes planned for Shannon Park, 300 units will be built on provincial land and 630 on federal land.
The development is expected to include a mix of public and supportive housing, with provincial funding tied to affordability requirements for at least 10 years. A new school is also planned as part of the broader redevelopment of the area.
Housing Minister John White said the agreement positions Nova Scotia as one of the first provinces to move forward under the federal Build Canada Homes program, a new national agency aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing by using public land and alternative construction methods.
Under the funding agreement, the Province is contributing $180 million, while the federal government is providing $120 million.
To help speed up construction at Shannon Park, the Halifax Regional Municipality plans to fast-track development approvals.
Subject to council approval, the municipality may also reduce or waive development fees and provide other financial incentives, including possible property tax relief, for the first phase of the project.
Construction will take place in phases over several years, with officials expecting shovels to be in the ground in 2026.
The Province says the Shannon Park development is part of its broader housing plan launched in October 2023. Since then, the government reports that more than 14,600 housing units have been completed or are under construction, with planning conditions in place for tens of thousands more in the coming years.
More details on timelines and individual projects are expected as planning and approvals move forward.
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