Notice of Public Hearing: Sale of Municipal Property For Less Than Market Value

SUMMARY
Region of Queens Municipality has been approached to consider transferring responsibility for the below described property at Path Lake to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.

Under the proposal, stewardship of these beautiful natural spaces would be transferred to the Nature Conservancy of Canada for $1.

If the land transfer is approved by Council, the public will still have the same level of access to the Path Lake lands that has historically been enjoyed, including the ability to hunt, fish, and hike on the property.

As with any sale or transfer of municipal lands for a price below market value, the Municipal Government Act requires Region of Queens Municipality to engage in a public hearing process. This provides the opportunity for residents to give feedback to Region of Queens Municipal Council before any decision is made, ensuring transparency and accountability.

The formal public hearing notice and additional information about the property follows below.

PUBLIC HEARING – FORMAL NOTICE:

TAKE NOTICE THAT Council of Region of Queens Municipality, on Tuesday February 10, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers of the Municipal Administration Building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool, Nova Scotia, will hold a Public Hearing respecting Council’s intention to sell municipal property  at a price less than market value for a purpose that the Council considers to be beneficial to the Municipality (S. 51 (1) of Municipal Government Act).

The property is identified as PID# 70067921 and is located on East Port L’ Hebert Road in East Port L’ Hebert.  The purpose of this sale is to enhance the long-term conservation of this ecologically significant parcel of land, while still allowing for low impact recreational public uses like hunting, fishing, and hiking.  The 2025 assessed value of this property is $61,900.

Any interested persons who wish to speak on this matter are invited to attend and make their opinions known to Council.  Written submissions will be presented at the Hearing, and must be delivered to the Municipal Office at least two (2) business days prior to the time of the Hearing.

Dated: January 8, 2026                                                     

Mike MacLeod, Director of Land Use