Official Sydney and Area Projects Thread

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The Provincial Energy Ventures site along Sydney harbour has recently undergone some infrastructure work, including this armour-stone retaining wall that borders the harbour on the right side, and a site for dredge material on the left. Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post

Company continues plans for bulk terminal

Published on May 16, 2013

SYDNEY — Despite plummeting world coal prices, Provincial Energy Ventures is still continuing with work on their Sydney-based bulk terminal.

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PEV has been operating the Atlantic Canada Bulk Terminal next to the Harbourside Park since 2002 with the goal of implementing a $75-million upgrade announced in January 2012 so that larger vessels can be accommodated.

The terminal will go from on-site storage for up to 700,000 tonnes of bulk commodities to a capacity that will allow it to ship three million to five million tonnes of coal per year. It is expected to be completed next year.

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Marine Atlantic calls for proposals on new terminal
Contractors have until June 10 to submit bids for North Sydney facility

Published on May 17, 2013
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NORTH SYDNEY — Two requests for proposals have been issued for the construction of a new ferry terminal in North Sydney.

Marine Atlantic says interested contractors have until June 10 to submit bids for work on the site, including utilities and paving.

The deadline to submit bids for construction of the terminal is June 24.

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http://www.capebretonpost.com/News/L...oing-changes/1

Navigational aids in Sydney harbour undergoing changes

Published on May 17, 2013

SYDNEY — Thanks to changes in Sydney harbour caused by the $37-million dredging project, the Canadian Coast Guard has had to review navigation aids to meet the existing needs of local mariners.

During Sydney Harbour Ports Day recently, Barry Nisbet of the navigational review office of the Canadian Coast Guard outlined changes local mariners can expect.

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Additional infrastructure will include two 2.9-metre pillar buoys at the entrance to the harbour to mark the gateway. These are sometimes called bells, but they will have no sound on them.

There will also be 14 steel spars to mark the channel to assist vessels going from one set of ranges to the other.

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http://www.coastalradio.ca/cbrm-hold...eting-on-port/

CBRM Holds In-Camera Meeting On Port
May 15, 2013 • Local News / No comments

Cape Breton Regional Council held an in-camera meeting on port development yesterday. The CBRM is searching for parties who may be interested in setting up shop on its recently purchased Greenfield site in Sydport, as well as at other locations adjacent to Sydney Harbour. Yesterday’s meeting came after Mayor Cecil Clarke’s recent trip to Galveston, Texas, where spoke with parties who are interested in commercial opportunities associated with Sydney Harbour. While much of the meeting dealt with confidential commercial matters, Clarke says that good progress is being made in efforts to promote the port to prospective developers. He adds he’ll be providing more details on the matter to council in the coming days.

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Cruise spending

By Greg MacLean. Last updated: 2013-05-15 10:43:50

A STUDY OF THE 2012 CRUISE SEASON IN THE PORT OF SYDNEY INDICATES THE ECONOMIC IMPACT TOTALLED 21 MILLION DOLLARS.

THAT INCLUDES 9 MILLION DOLLARS OF DIRECT SPENDING AND THE BALANCE FROM INDIRECT SPENDING. PASSENGERS SPENT AN AVERAGE OF 67 DOLLARS PER VISIT, TOTALLING 5.3 MILLION DOLLARS. CRUISE LINES SPENT 2.7 MILLION ON PORT AND NAVIGATION FEES, FOOD AND BEVERAGES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR THE SHIPS' HOTEL OPERATIONS. CREW WHO DISEMBACK SPENT AN AVERAGE OF 49 DOLLARS PER VISIT, TOTALLING ANOTHER 2.7 MILLION DOLLARS. DIRECT AND INDIRECTING SPENDING SUPPORTED A TOTAL OF 133 JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY AND GENERATED AN ESTIMATED 1.4 MILLION DOLLARS IN INDIRECT BUSINESS AND PERSONAL INCOME TAXES. A COMPANY KNOWN AS BUSINESS RETENTION ECONOMIC ANALYSTS DID THE STUDY.

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$21 million is nothing to sneeze at.

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Developers looking to get started on $50-million subdivision

Published on May 20, 2013

By Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Work on a major new residential subdivision in Sydney could begin within a few weeks.

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The partners, Sydney contractor Joneljim Construction and Halifax-based home builder Picket Fence Homes, announced last year plans to build 350 housing units over a 10-year period, ranging from seniors apartments and single-level townhouses to semi-detached and single-family homes.

The project will also include the development of walking and biking trails, a boardwalk and recreation fields while maintaining the surrounding wetlands.

The development will proceed in five two-year stages. The first phase is expected to cost about $5 million to construct. Over 10 years, it is estimated to be a $50-million project.

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The intention is to use green technologies in the construction, including wood pellet stoves, geothermal heating and solar energy in the homes.

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Eight apartment buildings with eight units each, the two 16-unit senior apartment buildings and one 40-unit multi-level seniors complex are expected to cost the developers $14 million. The cost to build single family homes was priced at $21 million.

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Dominion Beach used to be the second most-used beach in Nova Scotia. (CBC)


Dominion Beach closed as berm construction begins
First of three phases in $1.5-million project

CBC News
Posted: May 21, 2013 8:52 AM AT
Last Updated: May 21, 2013 3:39 PM AT


While the Victoria Day long weekend marked the opening of most of Nova Scotia's provincial parks for the season, Cape Breton's Dominion Beach remained closed as part of a major construction project to stabilize the beach.

Darren Bruckschwaiger, a councillor for the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, said a berm is being built to protect the beach from wind and waves.

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Northern Contracting of Sydney Mines is spearheading the project, which is taking place in three phases. The construction of the berm is the first phase, while the second will see the wooden boardwalk replaced and the final work will fix the beach's buildings.

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Developer aims for fall start constructing turbines

Published on May 22, 2013

By Chris Shannon - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — A developer of a two-turbine wind farm on Boularderie Island says construction on the project will begin this fall if it receives environmental approval from the province next month as expected.

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The construction of the wind farm on privately-leased farmland has created a debate about the need for renewable energy and the potential costs to the environment and health that some say can be directly linked to the proximity of homes to wind turbines.

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At a height of approximately 140 metres, the next-generation wind turbines to be built on Boularderie Island will stand as tall as a 40-storey office building. The closest home will be just over one kilometre away.

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Ben Eoin Marina - Cape Breton Post file photo

Marina land appraised at $700,000

Published on May 22, 2013
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SYDNEY — The appraisal submitted To Enterprise Cape Breton Corp. in support of a funding application for the Ben Eoin Marina set the market value of the site where the marina was to be built at $700,000.

The Cape Breton Post submitted a request to ECBC under the Access to Information Act in March for the appraisal. The document was released last week.

The appraisal was prepared by William Martheleur of Mackey Appraisals Ltd. in Sydney, which is a member of the Nova Scotia Real Estate Appraisers Association. The document is dated Aug. 20, 2010.

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Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post

Sydney Academy principal Kevin Deveaux, centre, looks on as a partnership agreement is signed to launch the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program at Sydney Academy on Wednesday. Partners include, from left, Ray Meredith of RBC, former Prime Minister Paul Martin of the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, and Membertou Chief Terry Paul.

Former PM launches program for aboriginal youth

Published on May 22, 2013

By Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Jody Paul hopes to parlay her interest in fashion into owning and operating her own clothing store.

Topics :
Sydney Academy , Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative , Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board.Martin , Nova Scotia

Since February, the Grade 11 student from Membertou has been a part of the Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program at Sydney Academy. The program aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship among aboriginal youth was officially launched at the school Wednesday by former prime minister Paul Martin.

The Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program is a partnership of the Martin Aboriginal Education Initiative, Membertou First Nation and the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board. The program was supported by a $300,000 contribution from RBC Foundation.

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Martin said Sydney Academy was a natural fit for the program, noting Cape Breton University has focused on aboriginal business education and the success that the Membertou band has had in developing various business ventures. Sydney Academy is the first school in Nova Scotia to offer the program.

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Steve Wadden - Cape Breton Post

Repair work on the Sydney harbour boardwalk got started on Thursday.

Sydney’s popular boardwalk being repaired

Published on May 23, 2013

By Nancy King - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — Sydney’s popular boardwalk is undergoing its first major repairs since it was constructed.

Bill Murphy, manager of parks, grounds and buildings with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, said the work will cost about $210,000 and is resulting in rotating temporary closures at some areas of the boardwalk, between the rear of the Cambridge Suites and the site of the former Royal Cape Breton Yacht Club.

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Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

Ron May, left, owner of Sydney Mazda is shown along with Shusuke (Kory) Koreeda during a cutting a ribbon ceremony Thursday to officially open the car dealership at its new location on Welton Street.

Sydney businessman officially opens new car dealership

Published on May 23, 2013

By Erin Pottie - Cape Breton Post

SYDNEY — A Sydney businessman says while he can’t understand the closing of his last business, he has found a way to turn a negative into a positive.

On Thursday, Ron May held an official grand opening of Sydney Mazda, which recently moved from Disco Street to an expanded 28,000 square-foot facility on Welton Street.

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The former Mazda dealership on Disco Street has been transformed to Mitsubishi, a business venture May has been involved in for the past four years.

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Muskrat Falls is the site of the proposed Lower Churchill Hydro Project. (Greg Locke/Reuters)


Maritime Link rejection urged by consumer advocate
Public hearing begins next week at Nova Scotia Utlity and Review Board

CBC News
Posted: May 24, 2013 7:53 AM AT
Last Updated: May 24, 2013 10:30 AM AT


Nova Scotia's consumer advocate is asking the Utility and Review Board to reject the Maritime Link deal as currently proposed by Nova Scotia Power's parent company, Emera Inc.

John Merrick said the $1.5-billion subsea cable known as the Maritime Link — part of the Muskrat Falls hydroelectric proposal — benefits Emera but leaves ratepayers at risk of paying too much for electricity.

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Originally Posted by mylesmalley

$21 million is nothing to sneeze at.

It definitely is not. Let's hope we can get a second berth for these ships and possibly increase this number. Most of the candidates for mayor campaigned on a second berth for cruise ships in the last election, including Clarke iirc, so here's hoping.