Agenda March 1 Banook Fish Ladder:The topic of fish passage from the Harbour to Lake Banook was on yesterday’s agenda. Once the Sawmill River project is complete, fish will be able to make their way up to Sullivan’s Pond. The problem is they won’t be able to get into Banook …
Public Consultation Southdale Development (Eisner’s Cove)Monday, February 7, 6:00 pmHRM has initiated a planning process for the Southdale Future Growth Node and the first virtual public meeting is set to take place on Monday evening. The Southdale Future Growth Node is the undeveloped lands between the North Woodside Industrial Park …
Agenda, January 11, 2022 Modular Shelters:Yesterday, HRM finished construction of 24 of the 26 modular housing units in Downtown Dartmouth. HRM still has to finish work on the kitchen trailer and on renovations to make two units accessible, but the other 24 units are done and have been handed over …
Happy Holidays: Well this is it for 2021! Amazing how time flies. I want to wish you and your family happy holidays and all the best for 2022. The New Year is a time to reflect on the year that was. It’s a tired cliché at this point, but it’s …
Agenda, Regional Council December 14Agenda, Budget Committee December 14 Capital Budget:Council’s Budget Committee met to go over the draft capital budget for 2022. The capital budget is always a big event. It’s our first look at potential projects for the upcoming year. Last year was a very, very busy year …
Agenda, December 7 Spring Garden Road TransitThe Spring Garden Road streetscaping project was back before Council. The question, whether to approve a pilot project making Spring Garden from Queen Street to South Park transit only? The idea of making Spring Garden Road transit only was considered by Council back in …
Agenda, Regional Council November 23 Grants for Outdoor Community Rinks:In 2017 and 2018, Downtown Dartmouth had a community rink. The rink was set up behind the Findlay Community Centre and was created through the hard work of some local families. Unfortunately, changes in insurance rates put an end to the …
News Neighbourhood Meeting Alderney Modular HousingNovember 29, 7:00 – 8:30 pm Zatzman SportsplexOn Monday evening, I will be hosting a neighbourhood information meeting for residents of Harbourview, Alderney Manor, and the Avery at the Zatzman Sportsplex. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for residents to ask …
Agenda, Regional Council November 9 Emergency SheltersThe major item on Council’s agenda was an update and funding request on the emergency shelters that HRM is buying to provide housing for people who are homeless. HRM’s plan is to buy modular units (like what you would find at a remote worksite) …
Agenda, Harbour East November 4Agenda, Regional Council October 26 King’s Wharf Approval Lot EThe last planning hurdle for the next phase of the King’s Wharf development has been cleared. Council approved a development agreement on Thursday for Lot E, clearing the way for Fares to get started on their next …
