Mayor’s inner circle greenlights plan for mixed-use development on Dugald

The mayor’s inner circle has approved a proposed mixed-use neighbourhood that would create nearly 3,000 new housing units in Winnipeg’s St. Boniface Industrial Park area.

On Tuesday, Winnipeg’s executive policy committee voted in favour of the Waters Urban Village – a 110-acre development at Dugald and Mazenod roads.

The development, proposed by Terracon Development Ltd., would include 2,946 residential units, six business park employment buildings and a commercial town centre. The Louis Riel School Division is also proposing the construction of a dual-track elementary school in the neighbourhood.

According to a City of Winnipeg report, the developer expects to begin construction next year, with residential components finished by 2031 and business components completed by 2046.

The report added that the development would also bring in millions of dollars and about 1,000 jobs.

The plan will go before city council next week. More information is available online.