HRM - News Releases

Road Construction - Trunk 1 (Sackville Drive)

webmaster@halifax.ca — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Road Construction - Trunk 1 (Sackville Drive)

Tuesday May 21, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - Beginning Tuesday, May 21 and continuing until Friday, May 24 (weather permitting), road construction will take place on Trunk 1 (Sackville Drive) from Lucasville Road to Hamilton Drive.

During this work, there will be lane drops in place. Motorists should expect delays and are requested to find alternate routes.

HRM apologizes in advance for any inconvenience these delays may cause.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Road Construction - Dutch Village Road

webmaster@halifax.ca — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Road Construction - Dutch Village Road

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - Beginning Tuesday, May 21 and continuing until Friday, May 24 (weather permitting), road construction will take place on Dutch Village Road from Joseph Howe Drive to Alma Crescent.

During this work, there will be lane drops in place. Motorists should expect delays and are requested to find alternate routes.

HRM apologizes in advance for any inconvenience these delays may cause.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Continuing Road Construction - Waverley Road

webmaster@halifax.ca — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Continuing Road Construction - Waverley Road

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - Road construction will continue until Friday, May 24 (weather permitting) on the Waverley Road from Rocky Lake Drive to Silverside Drive.

During this work, there will be lane drops in place. Motorists should expect delays and are requested to find alternate routes.

HRM apologizes in advance for any inconvenience these delays may cause.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Agricola and Charles Street

webmaster@halifax.ca — Tue, 21 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Natural Gas Pipeline Installation – Agricola at Charles Street

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – Beginning Wednesday, May 22, Heritage Gas will be installing a natural gas main across Agricola Street at Charles Street.

The pipe installation and subsequent restoration is expected to take two days. No work will take place on Agricola between the hours of 7 a.m.-9 a.m. and 4p.m. -6 p.m. Heritage Gas and HRM apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Contact:

HRM Right of Way Services 490-6240

Heritage Gas Customer Line 1-877-836-7427

Ernest Douglas Heritage Gas 229-7023

Natural Gas Pipeline Installation - Charles Street

webmaster@halifax.ca — Fri, 17 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Transit service during Bluenose Marathon events May 18-19

webmaster@halifax.ca — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Transit service during Bluenose Marathon events May 18 & 19

Thursday, May 16 ,2013 (Halifax, NS) – Metro Transit is pleased to offer extended Alderney ferry service on Sunday, May 19 to support Bluenose Marathon participants. Extended Sunday service will be offered as follows:

Alderney to Halifax 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (every 30 minutes)

Halifax to Alderney 6:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. (every 30 minutes)

A number of bus route detours will be required this weekend as a result of the Youth Run on Saturday, May 18, and the marathon events taking place on Sunday, May 19.

For complete detour details please visit www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/service_disruptions.html or contact 311.

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Media contact:

Tiffany Chase HRM Communications 490-5057

HRM celebrates National Public Works Week

webmaster@halifax.ca — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

HRM Celebrates National Public Works Week

Thursday May 16, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - May 19 to 25 is National Public Works Week, which highlights the essential role that public works plays in our community. HRM is celebrating the week and its employees who make a difference by showcasing municipal service equipment and hosting displays and activities.

When: Thursday May 23 (Rain date Friday, May 24) Where: Halifax Commons near the Emera Oval Time: 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

HRM Transportation and Public Works representatives will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and explain how municipal services are delivered to the public. Greenhouse staff will show children how to transplant a seedling, HRM arborists will demonstrate tree climbing, and Moby S. Loop, the recycling robot from the Resource Recovery Fund Board, will also be in attendance. School groups and children accompanied by parents are welcome.

See www.halifax.ca/TPW/NationalPublicWorksWeek.html for all the details.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

HRM Customer Service Centre at Bayers Road closed this afternoon

webmaster@halifax.ca — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

HRM Customer Service Centre at Bayers Road closed this afternoon

Thursday, May 16, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – The Customer Service Centre and associated Planning and Development service counter located at 7071 Bayers Road will be closed for the rest of today due to a power outage in the area.

HRM expects power to be restored in time for regular business hours tomorrow, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience in this matter.

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Media contact:

Tiffany Chase HRM Communications 490-5057

Road Construction - Cogswell Street between Cogswell Interchange and Maynard Street

webmaster@halifax.ca — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Road Construction - Cogswell Street between Cogswell Interchange and Maynard Street

Thursday, May 16, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – On Friday May 17, 2013 asphalt patching will take place on Cogswell Street between the Cogswell Interchange and Maynard Street, weather permitting. Work is anticipated to begin at 9 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m.

During this work, there will be lane drops in place. Motorists should expect delays and are requested to find alternate routes.

HRM apologizes in advance for any inconvenience these delays may cause.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Victoria Day transit service

webmaster@halifax.ca — Thu, 16 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Victoria Day transit service

Thursday, May 16, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – Metro Transit passengers are advised that on Monday, May 20, buses will be operating on Sunday/Holiday service, with the exception of MetroLink, MetroX 330 Tantallon/Sheldrake Lake, #401 Porters Lake and #402 Sambro bus routes, which will not be in operation. The Alderney Ferry will operate on holiday schedule, but the Woodside Ferry will not be in operation on Victoria Day. For detailed bus and ferry schedules, visit www.halifax.ca/metrotransit/Schedules/index.asp or call 311.

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Media contact:

Tiffany Chase HRM Communications 490-5057

Victoria Day solid waste collection and processing services

webmaster@halifax.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Victoria Day solid waste collection and processing services

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - Residents of Halifax Regional Municipality are reminded that regular municipal collection services will be provided on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20, 2013. Collection of garbage, organics or recyclables normally scheduled on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20 will occur as usual. Residents are reminded that collection services can begin at 7 a.m. To ensure collection is not missed, residents may place materials curbside the evening prior to collection day.

The Otter Lake Waste Processing and Disposal Facilities, the two Composting Facilities and the HRM Recycling Plant at 20 Horseshoe Lake Drive will be open on Victoria Day, Monday, May 20 with normal operating hours.

The Halifax Regional Municipality’s residential Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depot will be open Saturday, May 18 and Saturday, May 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation. For HRM information or services call 311.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site - May 15-26

webmaster@halifax.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Parking restrictions - Nova Centre site - May 15-26

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – Daytime parking restrictions are in place this week and next week, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., from the centre of Argyle Street between Prince and Sackville Street, to the corner of Sackville Street.

There is no parking at any time at site entrance gates at both ends of Argyle Street and Grafton Street remains closed for the duration of this work.

HRM apologizes for any inconvenience.

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Media contact:

Tiffany Chase HRM Communications 490-5057

Road Construction - Waverley Road

webmaster@halifax.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Road Construction - Waverley Road

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - Beginning today, Wednesday, May 15 and continuing until Friday, May 17 (weather permitting), road construction will take place on the Waverley Road from Rocky Lake Drive to Silverside Drive.

During this work, there will be lane drops in place. Motorists should expect delays and are requested to find alternate routes.

HRM apologizes in advance for any inconvenience these delays may cause.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Road Construction - Bedford Highway

webmaster@halifax.ca — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Road Construction - Bedford Highway

Wednesday May 15, 2013 (Halifax, NS) - Today, Wednesday, May 15, road construction will take place on the Bedford Highway from Larry Uteck Boulevard to Millview Avenue, with an estimated start time of 11 a.m.

During this work, there will be lane drops in place. Motorists should expect delays and are requested to find alternate routes.

HRM apologizes in advance for any inconvenience these delays may cause.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940

Free swimming lessons at all HRM beaches this summer

webmaster@halifax.ca — Tue, 14 May 2013 03:00:00 -0400

Public Service Announcement

Free swimming lessons at all HRM beaches this summer

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – HRM is pleased to announce that all swimming lessons, and Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross, and junior lifeguard programs running at HRM’s outdoor beaches and the Halifax Common Outdoor pool, are free to the public for the upcoming summer session. Registration is still required in order to take part in the classes.

Registration will start at 10 A.M. on June 5, 2013 and will continue until classes are filled. Participants can register online at HRM’s Community Recreation Services “Rec Connect” on line at: https://eservices2.halifax.ca/recconnect/Activities/ActivitiesAdvSearch.asp. Click on “Beach” for more information. Or call 490-6666, or visit a HRM operated community recreation centre.

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Media contact:

Janet Bryson HRM Communications 490-5940