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Like many communities in the Maritimes, Riverview has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years, with the town's population growing by nearly 5% between the last two census periods. The Town's Municipal Plan, adopted by Council on November 10, 2025, outlines where Riverview is today and where it wants to go. Its vision is:

"Riverview is a dynamic community where people thrive, businesses prosper, and the
natural environment is balanced with growth, providing a high quality of life for all."

Within the Municipal Plan, the Bridgedale-Gunningsville-Robertson area has been identified as a key area for future development. This area is located along the eastern portion of the town and is almost completely undeveloped. The Town has already invested in infrastructure in the area, including water and sewer infrastructure along Gunningsville and Bridgedale Boulevards. This project involves the development of a Secondary Plan for this area.

A Secondary Plan focuses on a smaller area of the community. It gives more detail about all aspects of community building, including land use, design, infrastructure, transportation, recreation, and consideration for environmental features, ensuring growth remains in line with the Town's overall vision. This Secondary Plan will ensure a holistic and well-connected approach to future development in the lands around Gunningsville and Bridgedale Boulevards and Robertson Street.

As part of the Secondary Planning process, a study has been completed to identify wetlands and watercourses in the area. The study found several wetlands and small waterways across the Plan area, including two main wetland areas connected to Mill Creek, and a few smaller isolated wetlands.

This information will help ensure that future growth respects and protects important natural features. Any future development near these wetland areas will follow provincial environmental regulations such as setback requirements to help protect these natural assets.

The Background Report contains more information on environmental features. Click here to view the report.