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DIEPPE, NB — The City of Dieppe is pleased to announce that the long-awaited extension of Dieppe Boulevard will begin in 2024. The main aim of the project is to improve road connectivity by providing a second option for accessing key areas of the city.
Owing to rapid population growth and the increasing need for mobility, the extension has become a priority and will be carried out thanks to a combined investment of $42 million from the federal, provincial and municipal governments. The federal government will contribute $21,000,000, the provincial government, $13,998,600, and the City of Dieppe, $7,001,400 (plus the costs associated with acquiring the land, which will be borne by the municipality).
“The rapid growth of our population continues to generate housing and transportation needs. Extending Dieppe Boulevard will enable us to support this growth. Proceeding with phase 1 is definitely a positive development and corresponds to the vision set out when the project started back in 2004,” says Mayor Yvon Lapierre. “This next step will allow us to make land available for the building of schools, recreational and community facilities, and residential and commercial projects to meet the current and future needs of our growing population.”
The primary characteristics of the extension include:
- Improved traffic flow: Dieppe Boulevard will be extended by roughly two kilometres, from its existing limit east of Belle-Forêt to Amirault.
- Infrastructure improvements: The project will include the installation of water and sewer lines, a storm sewer component, culverts over watercourses, curbs, a new water tower and asphalt paving. Multipurpose trails will also be built alongside the road.
- Economic development: The expansion will stimulate economic development by enabling the servicing of 500 acres of development-ready land along the Dieppe Boulevard extension, potentially generating more than $18 million annually in property taxes alone.
The extension will be carried out in three phases and take approximately four years. Phase 1, starting in 2024, will include the final design of the project and the completion of ongoing studies.
“The preliminary design of the boulevard, i.e., where it will be located, is 95% complete, and particular attention was paid to avoiding wetlands,” says Marc-André Cormier, Director of Engineering. “Consultations with Indigenous peoples are also slated to take place in 2024, and discussions with landowners are ongoing.”
The vision for the new serviced land includes densification and a continuation of what currently exists elsewhere on Dieppe Boulevard.
“The municipal plan will be revised in 2024 to determine the uses to be permitted on land bordering the extension. Public consultations will be held to allow residents to share their ideas and feedback on future development in the area,” says Alexandre Girard, Director of Planning and Development.
The extension will also impact land development in this part of the city, which does not fall within the current urban boundary.
“We plan to apply Tree Bylaw requirements to the area. A study of the trees included in the preliminary design of the boulevard is underway to identify any potential trees of interest. The number of new trees that will need to be planted will be calculated once the design has been finalized and in compliance with the conditions set out in the Tree Bylaw,” says Alexandre Truchon-Savard, Director of Environmental Management.
To keep abreast of project developments, go to: dieppe.ca/boulevardDieppe