6 | Conception Bay
regional average, the availability of serviced
commercial and semi-serviced industrial land
for development, the Town’s rapidly growing
population and consumer base, and a Business
Tax Incentive Program that offers tax relief
for three-to-five years to businesses who are
not detrimental to existing businesses in the
Town – plus a lot more.
Exciting opportunities
In recent years, Conception Bay South has
invested in and commenced several major
projects to accommodate and bolster the
Town’s evolution. A key example is the
gateway at Conception Bay South, a 220-
acre commercial development that aims to
increase the profile of the Town across the
province and the Atlantic region as a whole
through the creation of a state-of-the-art
regional shopping centre.
the gateway is strategically positioned
to offer an optimal location for retailers
in Conception Bay South. When Phase
I is completed, the development will be
the “ultimate one-stop destination,” as it
will comprise a comprehensive retail mix
including big boxes, mid boxes, and strips
and pads (all complemented by a recently