Several projects underway along the Halifax waterfront

If you're heading out for a walk along the Halifax waterfront, prepare navigate around a lot of fencing. Several construction projects are underway.

The popular Wave sculpture is currently blocked off. Halifax Regional Municipality says it's being restored.

According to municipality spokesperson Klara Needler, the routine maintenance includes recoating the concrete and replacing the rubberized surface.

The work comes with an approximate $75,000 price tag and was approved as a Capital Budget project for 2021/ 2022. 

HRM expects it to be finished by the end of June.

The parking lot between the Nova Scotia Power building and Bishop's Landing is also fenced in. 

This is for Southwest Properties' CUNARD project, a mixed use development with rental units, retail and parking.

It's expected to be completed by late fall of 2023 and the public will continue to be able to access the water's edge throughout its construction.

It will also include a public space dedicated to “inclusive outdoor play.” 

Develop Nova Scotia's Kelly Rose said it “will welcome locals and visitors of all ages to come and enjoy.”

The group will be looking for public input on ideas for the space.

Rose said, when possible, all new projects aim to increase accessibility and are built with climate change projections in mind.

“The Halifax waterfront marina is also Blue Flag certified – meaning they must meet high international standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education, and safety and services,” she added.

In the area of the Salt Yard you'll see the Foundation Wharves project, where wharves that were nearing the end of their life spans are being replaced.

“New floating docks will be built to support our growing marina visitation program,” said Develop Nova Scotia on its website. “This will be complemented by an expanded boardwalk area for more useable wharfage and also expanded public space for people to enjoy at the water’s edge.”

The Acadia Wharf project is underway near the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. 

It's where you find CSS Acadia and Bluenose II when it's in town.

The wharf is being extended and floating docks are being added, along with electrical and water servicing.

Due to COVID-19 related delays, this work should wrap up by mid-August.

CSS Acadian will also be temporarily leaving at some point for maintenance.

And the Queens Marque project continues to take shape. It welcomed a Peace by Chocolate signature store in early March.