[Moncton] Dieppe Developments

[MonctonRad]

The cladding (including the red accent panels) for this building on the SE corner of Melanson/Dieppe Blvd is now being applied.



This building will look very sharp!

[MonctonRad]

I noticed a couple of weeks ago that construction fencing had gone up on the south side of 1260 Dieppe Blvd. Well, now they are actively excavating.

I recall from about 4-5 years ago there was a plan to erect about 5-6 similar sized apartment buildings on Dieppe Blvd in this location. So far, only 1260 Dieppe Blvd was constructed. It mow appears they are working on building #2,

This is an old render of 1260 Dieppe (obviously they changed the street address on the render). I would expect the new building to be similar to this. I am aware of no publicly available render at present:

[MonctonRad]

Second phase of Dieppe Boulevard project to start in July
Dieppe Boulevard extension work to continue this summer, city says
Author of the article:Sarah Seeley
Published May 15, 2025 • Last updated 14 hours ago • 3 minute read
https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/second-phase-of-dieppe-boulevard-project-to-start-in-july (paywall)



I drove by the other day, and it appears they are in the final phases of the connection of Dieppe Blvd to LeBlanc Road. Phase two will no doubt be further extension to the south. The complete project (to Dover Road) will take four years, finishing in 2028.

[MonctonDowntown]

Lots to chew on in the details of the Dieppe's urban growth strategy.

This is our opportunity to weigh in via a survey as to what we want the built form in Dieppe to look like in the future...

https://speakupland.ca/dieppe-urban-growth-strategy

[MonctonRad]

Cross posted from the main [Moncton] thread:

Education council asks for new schools in Dieppe, Moncton, Sackville

"We're trying to stay ahead of the curve"
Author of the article: Payge Woodard
Published May 21, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 2 minute read
https://tj.news/moncton-miramichi/educat...-new-schools-in-dieppe-moncton-sackville (paywall)

Note that this is in addition to the previously requested K-12 anglophone school for Dieppe (which sits at the top of the rankings for new school projects by the provincial Department of Education). The anglophone east superintendent says that "they have to stay on top of the curve" given the explosive growth in Dieppe.

Other projects requested for the Anglophone East School Board include:

1) - another K-8 anglophone school for the north end of Moncton
2) - a second K-5 anglophone school for central Moncton (in addition to Edith Cavell)
3) - a new K-8 anglophone school in Sackville to replace Marshview Middle School and Salem Elementary School.
4) - midlife upgrade and expansion for Riverview Middle School due to overcrowding since the transfer of 300 additional students from another school.
5) - midlife upgrade for Tantramar High School in Sackville.

Regarding the situation in Dieppe:

So the anglophone K-12 school for Dieppe is essentially a fait accompli. They are already in the design phase.

I am personally convinced the new K-12 anglophone school will go on the Dieppe Blvd extension.

[MonctonRad]

To be clear about what the Anglophone East School Board is doing with regard for their plans for Dieppe:

It may sound odd to be requesting another school when the planned K-12 school is still in the design phase, and they haven't even decided where it is going to be built yet, but, the gears in the provincial Department of Education grind very slowly.

The AESB is anticipating demand for 8-10 years down the road. They know that Dieppe is the fastest growing community in the province. It has 35,000 people now, and in 10 years, may have 50,000 residents. Given that the anglophone portion of the city's population is roughly 1/3rd, This could mean 5,000 new anglophone residents in the city in 10 years time, which may mean 1,500-2,000 new students on the anglophone side to serve.

The AESB is just being prudent and proactive in it's request.

[MonctonRad]

They are now working on the sixth and final floor of the Balade on Acadie Street.



This building is right next to the sidewalk and street therefore has considerable street presence - in some ways more than Promenade Neuf.

[MonctonRad]

This is an aerial perspective on what Origine Village off of Dieppe Blvd will look like at complete build out:



This perspective is from the Keith Road side of the development.

[Audevourahn]

I have heard that there is going to be a substantial residential complex set to be built on the north side of melanson on the wooded land between Centrale and bourque. Friends who live across the street are less than enthused about the change.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Audevourahn

I have heard that there is going to be a substantial residential complex set to be built on the north side of melanson on the wooded land between Centrale and bourque. Friends who live across the street are less than enthused about the change.

Indeed. Multiple small apartment buildings. Apparently the development is worth $70M.

I am not surprised the neighbours are displeased.

[Audevourahn]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Indeed. Multiple small apartment buildings. Apparently the development is worth $70M.

I am not surprised the neighbours are displeased.

When it comes to property around here, these days, I tell people- don't count on treed land to stay treed unless you own it! A few different people I know in Dieppe are upset that trees behind or across from their single family homes have been cut down for adjacent development. If people want to have privacy and nature, they need to buy treed property, which usually means a move outside the city. Any undeveloped land is fair game for development in Dieppe these days!

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by MonctonRad

Our friends at Infinity Aerials have been busy:

aerial of the construction site:



Render of the building to be built:



Obviously not a "small retail plaza." Apparently a six storey 50 unit apartment building with ground floor commercial space. The impressive densification of downtown Dieppe continues.....

A crane has now been erected on site for this development on Champlain Street.

[MonctonRad]

They are putting in the foundation for Building #2 of this complex next to the golf course on Dieppe Blvd.

[Leroy321]

Does anyone know why there is pile driving happening in the Walmart parking lot at the mall it’s day two of them doing it?

[AGGUS]

Originally Posted by Leroy321

Does anyone know why there is pile driving happening in the Walmart parking lot at the mall it’s day two of them doing it?

There's, as of this AM, 3 of the beams driven in quite far, and pretty sure 3 more are still on the truck.

The 3 are in a single line, taking up about the footprint of 2 parking spaces front to back.

As for what's up? Still a mystery...

[Leroy321]

Originally Posted by AGGUS

There's, as of this AM, 3 of the beams driven in quite far, and pretty sure 3 more are still on the truck.

The 3 are in a single line, taking up about the footprint of 2 parking spaces front to back.

As for what's up? Still a mystery...

Could they be planning to add a wing onto the mall? They could be testing to see how far bedrock is just like infinity did

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by Leroy321

Could they be planning to add a wing onto the mall? They could be testing to see how far bedrock is just like infinity did

I doubt it would be a new wing. The Walmart however is undergoing a forklift upgrade. It probably has something to do with that. A contact of mine suggested a new entrance to the store which would be more accessible, but, I think that is just an educated guess.

So, possibly a minor addition to create an accessible entrance to the Walmart.

[riverviewer]

South East corner


North East corner


and one block west

[sailor734]

Is it "6 floors or less" or "under 6 floors" for the various code requirements that make construction less costly? I ask because I'm seeing a fair number of 5 floor buildings and I'm wondering why they wouldn't be 6?

[MonctonRad]

Both those apartment buildings under construction on the NE and SE corners of the Melanson/Dieppe Blvd roundabout are six storey.

This six storey limit (which is the height of most new construction in greater Moncton at present), is indeed dictated by building standards. The taller you go, the more stringent they become. Above six storeys, there are new rules that kick in regarding stairwells and elevators (reverse flow ventilation and such), that significantly increase building costs.

So, you either build six floors (the limit of less stringent regulations), or, build significantly higher to generate the revenue needed to help pay for the cost of the stricter regulations. Thus there will be a cluster of buildings around 5-6 floors, then not many buildings between 7-12 floors, and then taller apartment buildings above 12 floors.