A major residential development in Halifax’s Clayton Park West has received approval, promising to deliver a long-awaited road connection while raising concerns among residents about increased density and traffic.
The Halifax and West Community Council approved development agreements for the Regency Links project on Tuesday, April 22, 2026. The project, proposed by local developer Joe Ramia’s Septra Incorporated, will construct approximately 3,830 residential units across 18 buildings ranging from 16 to 28 storeys in height.
As part of the approval, Regency Park Drive will be extended to create a connection between Lacewood Drive and Washmill Lake Drive, addressing what officials describe as an overdue infrastructure need in the area.
The development will also include commercial space for restaurants and businesses, with some buildings featuring townhouse-style units on the ground floor. WM Fares Architects is serving as the planning and design firm for the project.
Despite the promised transportation improvements, residents have voiced significant concerns during the public hearing process. Elaine Godin, a resident of Grandhaven Estates, stated that traffic lights are needed at the Grandhaven Boulevard intersection due to existing safety concerns, arguing that adding thousands of new residents will exacerbate rather than alleviate traffic problems.
Darrell Spurr, another Clayton Park resident, criticized the project’s scale, suggesting that connecting Regency Park Drive to Washmill Lake Drive will increase rather than reduce traffic congestion in the neighbourhood. He referenced ongoing developments like the M District and noted that population growth has slowed, questioning the necessity of such large-scale construction.
Spurr went on to tell council members, “Yes, we are pissed, OK?” reflecting the frustration felt by some residents who feel their concerns about traffic safety and stop signs have been overlooked while the city considers approving major developments that will bring thousands of additional people and vehicles to the area.
Godin echoed these sentiments, describing the difficulty of entering and exiting her neighbourhood as a “constant crapshoot” and a “matter of life and death.” She maintained that while traffic lights would help, adding thousands more vehicles would not solve the underlying problems.
“Until something is done about the existing problems, no development will diffuse the powder keg that is our and your reality,” Godin warned during the hearing.
The Regency Links project is part of ongoing development in Halifax’s western suburbs, where officials continue to balance housing demands with infrastructure capacity and community concerns.