{
  "id": 18181268,
  "title": "Bedford residents raise concerns about density, traffic at waterfront project open house",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/bedford-residents-raise-concerns-about-density-traffic-at-waterfront",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T20:51:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news-globalnews",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12136884/mill-cove-bedford-waterfront-project-open-house/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Concerns about density and traffic were among the topics discussed during a community open house for the Mill Cove and Bedford Waterfront project in Bedford, Nova Scotia. The project, which will redevelop the area and include an electric high-speed ferry service, was met with mixed reactions from residents.\n\nThe Mill Cove area has been designated as an Urban Local Growth Center and a Suburban Opportunity Site by the municipality and the province of Nova Scotia. Along with the ferry service linking Bedford to Halifax, the revitalization will also feature a new public library, housing, and park improvements.\n\nDali Salih, a senior planner with HRM's Planned Growth and Strategic Projects division, stated that the combined elements of the project make it a strong case for studying the area and implementing transit-oriented development or community-focused planning. Some residents, however, expressed reservations about traffic and the proposed density of housing, emphasizing the need to identify proper areas for high-density development while still accommodating those who prefer single-home dwellings.\n\nKelly Bentham, president of the Fernleigh Park Homeowner Society, noted that addressing coastal hazards and enhancing the waterfront are also key objectives of the project. Jacqueline Levert, another resident, stressed the importance of ensuring equal access to the waterfront for all community members and emphasized the need for the ferry service to begin promptly.\n\nSalih encouraged residents to share their ideas and concerns to help shape a plan that reflects the community's values and priorities. The Mill Cove ferry, scheduled to operate with zero-emission ferries, is expected to begin service in 2030, reducing travel time on the Bedford Highway and easing demand on existing corridors. The project received funding commitments from the federal government ($155.7 million), the province ($65 million), and the municipality ($40 million). Residents interested in providing feedback can submit comments online at engagehalifax.ca/mill-cove.",
  "summary": "The revitalization project includes a high-speed ferry service linking Bedford to downtown Halifax that's expected to begin in 2030.",
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    "Residents raise concerns about density and traffic at Mill Cove waterfront project open house.",
    "Project includes electric high-speed ferry service, public library, housing, and park improvements.",
    "Funding commitments include $155.7 million from federal government and $65 million from province."
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}