Published: June 14, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m.
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield remains committed to its Strategic Priority of Smart Growth.
In March 2024, the federal government announced the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield will receive over
$1 million, via the federal Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), to support its Action Plan which commits to local initiatives to help meet its diverse housing needs like promoting increased density, providing incentives for affordable housing, repurposing Town-owned land for housing development, and reviewing infrastructure planning to meet future demand.
The Town has approved its first Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) application via its Residential Development Incentive Program.
Development of a commercial property which will also include apartments, is underway in the 200-block of River Valley Drive. As part of the Residential Development Incentive Program, permitting fees have been waived for this development.
“The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield is pleased to approve its first Housing Accelerator Fund application. Directly aligning with the Town’s Strategic Priority of Smart Growth, this development is a perfect example of what the Incentive Program was designed for, and the type of development our Town needs.” – Mayor Brittany Merrifield, Town of Grand Bay-Westfield
About the Residential Development Incentive Program
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield Residential Development Incentive Program focuses on encouraging developers to build in the town, to increase the housing inventory in Grand Bay-Westfield that addresses a shortage of missing middle-housing and senior housing. In turn, this will strengthen the community’s profile through the attraction of new residents and businesses. Property owners seeking to develop housing supported through the Program are eligible to apply for participation.
For details on the Development Incentives Grant Application Form and the Housing Accelerator Fund, visit HERE.
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Town Contact Information
Phone: (506) 738-6400
Email: administration@towngbw.ca
In-person: 609 River Valley Drive, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. (excluding holidays)
Register for Grand Bay-Westfield Emergency Alerts
The Town of Grand Bay-Westfield encourages residents to register for the emergency alert system (CodeRED by OnSolve). This is to ensure that the Town can notify residents in the event of emergency situations or critical community alerts. To register, visit HERE.
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