The federal government has given a thumbs up to infilling in Dartmouth Cove, with an amended approval.
According to its website, Transport Canada is giving the go ahead on the condition that the project still comply with other laws, including HRM municipal bylaws.
Transport Canada’s latest move comes after having approved the infilling last spring but rescinded it that June.
The letter says the development has been reduced “to accommodate and maintain safe vessel navigation between the infill and the neighbouring property’s floating docks.”
Halifax Council recently voted ahead proposed bylaw amendments that would restrict water lot development and infilling, which are now in the hands of new minister of municipal affairs, John A. MacDonald.
A local company, Atlantic Road Construction, has applied to dump pyritic slate in the water, which they say will help improve the conditions of that part of the harbour.
This has received a lot of back lash as residents fight to keep the ocean space free of rock.
The project needs the green light from the Department of Oceans and Fisheries, which still has yet to give their approval.
Jill Brogan, with the Facebook group, Save Dartmouth Cove, is asking residents to keep making their voices heard.
