A major step forward in Nova Scotia’s housing strategy is taking shape in Shannon Park, where 100 new public housing apartments will soon provide safe, affordable homes for more than 300 people. This development marks the first phase of a much larger vision announced last December by our PC government.
Why Shannon Park?
Originally, these 100 units were planned for Old Beaver Bank Road in Lower Sackville. However, further site analysis revealed challenges that would have driven up costs by millions and reduced the number of homes that could be built. Rather than compromise the project’s impact, the decision was made to relocate.
Shannon Park offered a strong alternative, both financially and socially. The move also addressed local concerns in Sackville, where the Lions Club relies on part of the original site for parking and storage. By shifting locations, the project preserves important community space while still advancing housing goals.
Building More Than Homes
The Shannon Park development is part of a broader plan to create 930 affordable homes in the area.
Meanwhile, construction has not stopped in Sackville. A separate 22-unit apartment building is currently underway on Old Beaver Bank Road, near the original site. Those homes are expected to welcome tenants by spring 2027.
A Plan That Keeps Delivering
This project is part of a plan that keeps delivering. Our PC Government’s Action for Housing plan is exceeding targets, cutting red tape, accelerating construction, and delivering real help to Nova Scotians who need it most. And the work is not done.
More homes are on the way. More progress is being made. The focus remains clear: ensuring more Nova Scotians have a safe, affordable place to call home, now and into the future.