[Moncton] East (Harrisville, Lewisville, Tankville, Irishtown) Developments - Page 122

MonctonRad · #**2421** Posted **Jul 17, 2026, 11:47 PM**

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Originally Posted by MonctonRad

My (rock solid) source got back to me about the Walmart DC expansion.

The distribution centre will remain grocery only (general merchandise is sourced out of Cornwall ON), but, the corporation is considering on adding a general merchandise capacity sometime in the future.

The expansion is massive. They will be doubling the capacity of the distribution centre.

Work is not just imminent. It has already begun.........

This is from a City of Moncton press release:

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Major projects included a $17.3-million permit for an addition and renovations at Walmart Canada Corporate at 135 Frenette Ave., a $7.3-million foundation permit at 80 Frenette Ave. issued to Comztar Inc. for a one-storey base building,

Again, this expansion is only for comestibles, but, with a valuation of $17.3M, confirms that this will roughly double the size of the current building.

Walmart may not be done yet. They may still build a general goods distribution centre here as well. I believe they have room for this.

As for Comztar, this site is located right across the street from the Walmart distribution centre. This may only be a single storey building, but, a valuation of $7.3M just for foundation work speaks to the size of the building. The building itself will be a multi-tenant leasable structure. Presumably they have some tenants lined up in order to proceed with this construction.

SevenSquared · #**2422** Posted **Jul 18, 2026, 6:51 PM**

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The sign is finally up at least. Although it still says “Franchise Now!” in the window.

The umlaut over the e instead of the o in döner..... wonder how that one slipped by undetected

David_99 · #**2423** Posted **Jul 18, 2026, 7:02 PM**

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Originally Posted by SevenSquared

The umlaut over the e instead of the o in döner..... wonder how that one slipped by undetected

They’re open as of today, so you can go ask them 😉

David_99 · #**2424** Posted **Jul 22, 2026, 7:53 PM**

Anyone know what’s up with this apartment construction at 74 Mill Road? It was started last Spring, using blocks. Construction stopped about a year ago and it has been sitting untouched ever since. Just recently they’ve added wooden splints.

habs33 · #**2425** Posted **Jul 28, 2026, 12:02 PM**

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/cyanobacteria-blooms-irishtown-plant-island-9.7279788

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Now, the Petitcodiac Watershed Alliance is trying a new idea, known as a floating island, to prevent cyanobacteria blooms from forming in the future.

The group has built an artificial island full of plants that will reduce levels of nutrients in the water that cause blue-green algae blooms.

Last Friday, the team launched the island into its new home in the reservoir.

“We are installing a lot of native, water-loving plants onto the island, and all these will have their roots grow through the bottom of the island to facilitate the growth of a biofilm,” said Will Peabody, project leader at the Watershed Alliance.

MonctonRad · #**2426** Posted **Aug 9, 2026, 12:12 AM**

Reposted fro the main Moncton thread:

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Yes, I saw this too (on my Facebook feed). A little digging shows that the address of the proponent is 11 York Street in Moncton, which corresponds to the Cornerstone Chapel, which, by the looks of their Facebook page serves a primarily black and multiethnic immigrant population.

The actual chapel itself occupies a relatively small lot, so this new community centre must be building elsewhere in the city.

This is a substantial and very attractive project. How has it flown under the radar without anyone knowing anything about this? The church Facebook page includes a short video from earlier this month showing a backhoe doing some digging on a virgin lot, so it does appear that the first phase so construction is underway.

Here is a rendering from the Rice Contracting site, and a floor plan from the Lydon Lynch Architects site:

A bunch of other renderings are available on the lydn Lynch link that Leroy posted above.

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Atlantic Lighthouse is a thoughtfully designed, privately developed community center that fosters connection, wellness, and belonging for people of all ages and abilities. Conceived as a hub for families and the broader Moncton community, the facility seamlessly integrates spaces that promote social interaction and personal growth.

Prominently facing the street, a full-service daycare accommodates 60 children aged two to five, offering thoughtfully designed classrooms, a specialized “big play” room, and an inviting outdoor play area. This nurturing environment ensures that young learners thrive in comfort and safety. The building features versatile multi-purpose classrooms to support community workshops and seminars, and a state-of-the-art event center that can host 300-500 guests for weddings, concerts, and conferences. To cater to more intimate gatherings, the space is equipped with mobile folding partitions that allow it to be divided into three smaller venues. Complementing these amenities, a commercial kitchen is designed to support daycare operations while also serving the event center or being available for use by community groups.

At the heart of the building, the main entryway opens into a vibrant café and an indoor turf for five-a-side soccer, play, and indoor picnics for the cold winter months. This dynamic space encourages casual socialization and active play, accessible to daycare attendees, congregants, and local sports groups through rental opportunities. Circling the turf, an indoor walking path creates an opportunity for year-round active living for seniors A dedicated 900-seat sanctuary, along with supporting facilities, serves as a spiritual cornerstone for the congregation, offering a serene space for reflection, worship, and community gatherings.

The Atlantic Lighthouse is a beacon of community spirit, weaving together diverse amenities to create a welcoming and versatile space where people can come together, share experiences, and build meaningful connections.

It appears The Lighthouse will be the new home for this (presumed evangelical) faith community. Does anyone have any idea where this is going to be built???

This is being built on Price Street in the Moncton East Business Park.

There are at least four active construction sites at present in the Moncton East Business Park. A couple of these are quite large. When complete, this business park will be at least 2/3rds finished.

habs33 · #**2427** Posted **Aug 11, 2026, 2:54 PM**

Maybe this has been announced already but this morning all 3 levels of government announced funding for widening Elmwood drive from Costco to Cedarwood Avenue

See MLA Alexandre Doucet FB Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BayV1dmcW/

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This morning, we announced the widening of Elmwood Drive, from Costco to Cedarwood Avenue, from Pine Tree Park. This major project will improve traffic flow and infrastructure for residents of our riding.
The work will include road widening, as well as the modernization of sanitary and storm sewer systems.
I am extremely proud to see all three levels of government working together to move this important project forward for our community.
💰 Total investment: More than $25M:
👉 City of Moncton: $6.4M
👉 Government of New Brunswick: $8M
👉 Government of Canada: $9.6M

MonctonRad · #**2428** Posted **Aug 11, 2026, 3:07 PM**

No, this is a new announcement. Good news!

Sandbagger · #**2429** Posted **Aug 11, 2026, 6:00 PM**

This is badly needed, but I'm genuinely curious how they're going to pull this off plus add sidewalks or bike lanes etc, as there's multiple houses that are already quite close to the road now - particularly between Castleton and St Clair.

Franco401 · #**2430** Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 1:46 AM**

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This is badly needed, but I'm genuinely curious how they're going to pull this off plus add sidewalks or bike lanes etc, as there's multiple houses that are already quite close to the road now - particularly between Castleton and St Clair.

Don't expect that kind of widening. There's not going to be a a big boulevard, just an added left turn lane, sidewalk and bike path like further up past Cedarwood. A quick glance at GeoNB shows most of the corridor is already reserved, and the few houses you mentioned can easily accommodate having a bit more ROW eaten up without demolitions.

I don't live in the area so I could be wrong, but am I the only one who thinks the area north of the TCH is a complete planning catastrophe? Accessible only by scarcely upgraded country roads, all subdivisions with no cohesion, a swanky golf subdivision (that's not close to being built out because it's a relic of the pre-2008 real estate landscape) right next to a colossal trailer park that's home to many more lower income residents on a smaller plot of land, MHS being as far from where people live as humanly possible (how many students do you think walk to school every day? 10?), no access to the city without going through the busiest possible commercial and industrial area, need I continue? I don't even want to think about how this is ever supposed to be served well by transit (it never will be, every kid who grows up in this area will be driven everywhere they go until they're 25).

Meanwhile, way more logical areas sit undeveloped, much closer to downtown and not needing nearly as much investment to build out. The lunacy of this pattern of development is something that planners have learned the consequences of in the last 50 years, yet Moncton seems dead set on following through with building a neighbourhood that's far less sustainable than anything it built in the 50s and 60s. This announcement shows that all 3 levels of government are dead set on throwing as much money as is needed to let it happen. I'm at the point of wondering why I pay my taxes when the government is going to have to bail out this bad decision by widening the TCH or McLaughlin in 40 years. This is madness.

Sandbagger · #**2431** Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 11:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by Franco401

I don't live in the area so I could be wrong, but am I the only one who thinks the area north of the TCH is a complete planning catastrophe?

My kids just graduated from MHS and I am so grateful to never have to make that dreaded trip again. I live in Dieppe and since there's no English high school, and I didn't want them getting home at 6PM every day, I made the nearly 20k trip twice per day. So glad that is done with.

Everything about this area just plain sucks. Getting off the highway and onto Elmwood via the industrial park, the ridiculousness at Costco, trying to get through there at 4PM when school is out can be a 30 minute process to get from Granite back onto the highway. Trying to get in/out of the Irishtown nature park. In the winter you would have cars dangerously lined up along the road for that house with all the Christmas decorations (I think someone actually got hit there and they stopped doing it). Plus people constantly use the middle turn lane to speed and pass people/buses, trucks, etc.

If there's ever any kind of roadwork, minor accident, service vehicle, etc in the area just forget it. Many times it's taken me over an hour to get from Mill Rd to Granite.

These upgrades plus future upgrades on the McLaughlin side should help, but yes the planning here is just horrendous.

MonctonRad · #**2432** Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 11:34 AM**

Elmwood is the new Mountain Road!

habs33 · #**2433** Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 1:13 PM**

Some more information from the Mayor https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17v1rWJnZ6/

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I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about the upcoming upgrades to Elmwood Drive. A combined investment of $25 million is being made by all three levels of government, with Moncton contributing nearly $7.5 million. This project will run from Granite Drive to Cedarwood Avenue. I’ve been advocating for this for many years, and I’m delighted it is finally happening. Just four days after becoming Mayor of Moncton, I received enthusiastic support from both the Federal and Provincial governments for this project.

There was talk today of widening Elmwood Drive into a four-lane roadway. However, it’s important to note that this project should mirror the current layout as we have now from Cedarwood Ave. to Longfellow Drive: a separate multi-use trail on the right, a sidewalk on the left, two lanes of traffic with a centre turning lane for homeowners/businesses, and multiple crosswalks for pedestrians.
It will take a year to complete the plans and process tenders before any work can begin. If all goes well, we should be seeing shovels in the ground in 2028.

SevenSquared · #**2434** Posted **Aug 12, 2026, 5:11 PM**

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Some more information from the Mayor https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17v1rWJnZ6/

Is Crossman going to push for 10 km/h speed limits on those bike lanes, as he's been doing at recent council meetings for the Riverfront Trail?

I'm strongly pro-bike lanes in places like Moncton in particular, but it's quite something to see money being put into them by a mayor who's simultaneously trying to legislate micromobility into complete uselessness as a viable transportation option.

habs33 · #**2435** Posted **Aug 13, 2026, 1:38 PM**

New restaurant coming to Granite center
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HMUCd9jHC/

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NOMADI will bring together traditional African spices and ingredients with global flavours and modern culinary techniques, creating a dining experience that’s bold, vibrant, and truly unique.

drewber · #**2436** Posted **Aug 13, 2026, 7:51 PM**

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New restaurant coming to Granite center
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HMUCd9jHC/

I assume it's taking over the old wing'n it spot? I'm not sure what to think about the Costco side of this development. Seems to be a hit or miss if something will succeed.

MonctonRad · #**2437** Posted **Aug 14, 2026, 3:38 AM**

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Originally Posted by SevenSquared

Is Crossman going to push for 10 km/h speed limits on those bike lanes, as he's been doing at recent council meetings for the Riverfront Trail?

I'm strongly pro-bike lanes in places like Moncton in particular, but it's quite something to see money being put into them by a mayor who's simultaneously trying to legislate micromobility into complete uselessness as a viable transportation option.

I imagine the concerns regarding the speed limit has to do with congested mixed use trails like along the riverfront. I doubt that a dedicated bicycle trail like along Elmwood Drive would face similar restrictions, but this should be clarified.

Leroy321 · #**2438** Posted **Aug 17, 2026, 8:56 PM**

New 5-floor building presented today at the Moncton Live on Lewisville Rd. This will be main-floor commercial with 32 units above.

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LewisVillis · #**2439** Posted **Yesterday, 1:58 PM**

Is this at the former Iceberg pub location?

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Originally Posted by Leroy321

New 5-floor building presented today at the Moncton Live on Lewisville Rd. This will be main-floor commercial with 32 units above.

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MonctonPerson · #**2440** Posted **Yesterday, 3:11 PM**

It's this land by the trail: https://paol-efel.snb.ca/paol.html?v=1.0.100&lang=en&pan=06662428