Real Estate

The Port of Halifax is well grounded. We're optimizing existing land resources; working with operators and tenants, while planning for the long-term growth of our Port.

• In our role as landlord, we own and manage 258 acres of land surrounding the Port of Halifax including two container terminals. We work with operators and tenants to help determine day-to-day and long-term roles for security, safety and the environment.
• Working with operators, we are making the best use of our existing property and facilities. Working smart by improving efficiency and productivity within the existing footprint.
• Planning for growth with our long-term real estate strategy. We have analyzed our growth prospects and accompanying real estate needs. The Halifax Port Authority will invest in land to strategically position the Port for the future.

A snapshot of long-term real estate projects under way:

• On-going monitoring of container terminal capacity. With growth in recent years from both long-standing and new customers, the Port Authority is planning for future container terminal requirements. Today, capacity is sufficient to handle current and near-term volumes. Long-term planning will continue as the Port considers the need to expand current container terminals, reconfigures space and/or develop additional container space in the years to come.
• Redeveloping the Seaport. Decades ago, the Seaport, from Piers 20 to 23, was used for cargo and immigration. The Seaport is now home to cruise activity, Pier 21 Canada's Immigration Museum and tenants involved in tourism, arts and culture. Over the next 10 years, the Halifax Port Authority has the potential to develop the Seaport into a great new waterfront destination for both residents and visitors to enjoy year-round. During 2003 and 2004, stakeholders and the community were asked to provide input to develop preliminary concepts for the Seaport redevelopment.