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halifaxboyns · #**461** Posted **Apr 28, 2010, 3:06 PM**

I had the same reaction when I read this article - that he was a little bit greasy so to speak. But After reading it again - I think he's probably just frustrated with delays. He knows that many believe this is a good project, myself included and I'm sure he has the money and capital all set up.

I suspect he's probably getting pressure from the banks to get shovels in the ground and get going and so these problems are not helping his relationship with the banks.

At the same time, I also am not surprised about this pipe. The water commissions predecesors were notorious for sending pipes through land along the waterfront without really getting easements because back in the 20's/30's - easements weren't really a legal tool available (I think they came about in the 50's). So they just got legal agreements and put the pipes in.

You'd be surprised how inaccurate some of the mapping of these pipes can be too.

fenwick16 · #**462** Posted **May 4, 2010, 3:09 AM**

It sounds like things are moving forward on this project according to allnovascotia.com which quotes Francis Fares as expecting to start construction next week.. He has approval for the rail crossing and expects to resolve the municipal water line by moving it to a different location.

Jonovision · #**463** Posted **May 5, 2010, 4:46 AM**

I really do hope things finally start next week.

From the Herald.

King’s Wharf developer hopes to get permit soon

By CHRIS LAMBIE Business Editor
Tue. May 4 - 4:53 AM
The developer behind a $500-million development planned for the Dartmouth waterfront has leaped one hurdle and is hoping to clear another this week.

CN has given developer Francis Fares the green light to build a road across the rail line to access the Dartmouth Cove site that used to house the former Dartmouth Marine Slips. Fares had been has been unable to get a building permit from the city for his King’s Wharf project because the rail carrier was considering the proposal.

"I’m hoping that (Halifax Regional Municipality) will issue the permit this week, but I’m at their mercy," Fares said Monday.

The problem presented by the recent discovery of a 68-year-old sewer pipe running across the land where King’s Wharf is supposed to be built has yet to be resolved. The pipe, which ties into a nearby pumping station, is meant to carry sewage and storm overflow to Halifax Harbour in extremely wet weather. "We proposed a solution and I’m hoping it’s acceptable," Fares said.

The developer said he is willing to grant an easement for the pipe, which will have to be moved to another location on his land. If that’s acceptable, Fares said he is ready to start construction next week.Carl Yates, Halifax Water’s general manager, said the utility is now examining Fares proposal. "It’s possible" the King’s Wharf project could get municipal approval this week, Yates said.

"That pipe is there for a very crucial role that it plays in terms of managing wet weather overflows."

The water utility needs to make sure "the technical fix is there," Yates said. King’s Wharf is designed to include 1,300 condominium and rental units, a 200-room hotel and 300,000 square feet of office and commercial space. Construction was originally slated to start in January.

Fares plans simultaneous starts on a 90-unit apartment building and a 79-unit condominium building.

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FuzzyWuz · #**464** Posted **May 6, 2010, 5:47 PM**

I'm pretty surprised that this thread still says "Proposed".

Phalanx · #**465** Posted **May 6, 2010, 6:04 PM**

Hopefully it will change to 'Under Construction' within a week or two... May as well just skip 'Approved' at this point.

Wishblade · #**466** Posted **May 12, 2010, 7:15 PM**

Has anyone heard anything about this development and the pipeline issue? Im hoping thats resolved or will be resolved very soon.

halifaxboyns · #**467** Posted **May 13, 2010, 4:42 AM**

Technically, until the Development Permit is issued - the project is still proposed. The issuance of the DP is what sinches that it's been approved - because HRM typically issues the Building and Development permits at the same time.

Wishblade · #**468** Posted **May 18, 2010, 8:15 PM**

I noticed today that they were doing some digging on site. I can only assume that they are moving the drainage pipe

isaidso · #**469** Posted **May 19, 2010, 8:24 AM**

So, are there final design renders? This is all glass?

Jonovision · #**470** Posted **May 20, 2010, 3:35 PM**

The final design is only really out for the first five buildings I believe. The two starting construction any day as well as the second condo building and the small office building and finally the large 33 storey tower. All can be seen on kingswharf.ca

DigitalNinja · #**471** Posted **May 20, 2010, 3:39 PM**

Awesome I can't wait to see this development get started!

Wishblade · #**472** Posted **May 31, 2010, 3:03 PM**

Looking over the harbour from Halifax today, they are now demolishing the remaining buildings on site

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kph06 · #**473** Posted **Jun 1, 2010, 12:32 AM**

I drove by tonight and so far just the front wall of the large building with the Dartmouth Marine Slips sign has been removed. All that is left is the top half of Dartmouth.

fenwick16 · #**474** Posted **Jun 1, 2010, 12:50 AM**

Has the permit been issued for this yet? The longer that it drags on, the more concerned that I get.

musicman · #**475** Posted **Jun 1, 2010, 2:27 AM**

The smaller of the two buildings will be staying up for some time yet... Probably 4-5 years.... It is the sales office and Mr. Fares office as well..

FuzzyWuz · #**476** Posted **Jun 2, 2010, 3:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by musicman

The smaller of the two buildings will be staying up for some time yet... Probably 4-5 years.... It is the sales office and Mr. Fares office as well..

There's a third building behind the big one isn't there?

Jonovision · #**477** Posted **Jun 2, 2010, 4:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by FuzzyWuz

There's a third building behind the big one isn't there?

Yes, and that one will be coming down along with the big one.
Here's a quick pic I snapped from my window.

JET · #**478** Posted **Jun 2, 2010, 6:49 PM**

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Originally Posted by Jonovision

Yes, and that one will be coming down along with the big one.
Here's a quick pic I snapped from my window.

Nice shot, from the looks of that angle, you might be blocking a vewplane.

JET

Jonovision · #**479** Posted **Jun 3, 2010, 3:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by JET

Nice shot, from the looks of that angle, you might be blocking a vewplane.

JET

lol Nah, I'm just perched on the side of a hill. If a 2 storey house is blocking view planes then this city has real problems. I can't wait to watch the buildings go up from here though!

JET · #**480** Posted **Jun 3, 2010, 12:48 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jonovision

lol Nah, I'm just perched on the side of a hill. If a 2 storey house is blocking view planes then this city has real problems. I can't wait to watch the buildings go up from here though!

That is a million dollar view, and soon to get much better. JET