Floating Docks at Cunard Public Space

Build Nova Scotia (BNS) is proposing to add floating docks to the Cunard Public Space, between Bishop's Landing and Cunard. The Project is within Halifax Port Authority (HPA) lands, located at the portion of the Halifax Harbour boardwalk fronting the intersection of Lower Water Street and Morris Street. The Project will replace a small floating dock system that was formerly in place with a larger L-configuration of four docks, each of which have dimensions of 3 metres (m) by 12 metres, for a total area of approximately 144 square metres (m2). The docks will be supported by no more than four piles, each having a diameter of 1 m or less, for a maximum total footprint of 8 m2 below the ordinary high water mark (OWHM). The docks are entirely on waterlot property managed by HPA.

Latest update

Floating Docks at Cunard Public Space – October 24, 2025 – The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) and Transport Canada (TC) have determined that the proposed is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

The HPA and TC are satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, the HPA and TC may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part.

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Key documents

Key documents
Document Number Document Title File Date
1 Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period - November 15, 2023

Contacts

Tyler Boutilier, Port Planner
1215 Marginal Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 4P8
Email: tboutilier@porthalifax.ca


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  • Location

    • 1325 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Ports and Harbours

  • Assessment Status

    Completed

  • Start Date

    2023-11-15

  • Proponent

    Build Nova Scotia

  • Authorities

    • Halifax Port Authority
    • Transport Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    86086

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