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One of the biggest city-building projects in the history of Halifax.

Construction is now underway. Learn more about Cogswell District.

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Latest Updates

  • Posted: January 23, 2023 - 1:52 pm

    Road Closure – Valour Way at Upper Water Street

  • Posted: December 23, 2022 - 9:14 am

    Temporary multi-use path opens in the Cogswell District

  • Posted: December 7, 2022 - 12:17 pm

    Detour roads open in the Cogswell District

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See the vision for the Cogswell District project. View renders of key areas of the district as well as the future roadway.

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