December 22, 2023, Liverpool, NS:  Customers of the Region of Queens Water Utility will see a one-time reduction to their water consumption rate reflected in their quarterly invoice dated January 1, 2024as the result of a decision by the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (UARB). Nova Scotia UARB is the regulatory body that oversees water utility rates.

“Council is pleased that Nova Scotia UARB approved our Water Utility’s application for a 70% rate reduction to the current billing cycle. The reduced bill will help to cover some of the expenses incurred by Water Utility Customers during this summer’s eight-week boil water advisory,” said Mayor Darlene Norman.

Following the electrical storms in early August that damaged components essential to the water treatment process, a boil water advisory was put in effect by the Region of Queens Water Utility.  The boil water advisory was in effect for eight weeks, during which repairs to the damaged electrical equipment were made and required water testing took place to ensure the water was consistently within parameters for safe use. The Water Utility provides water to residences, businesses, schools, long term care homes, and food and beverage producers located in Liverpool and parts of Brooklyn. 

The correspondence received from Nova Scotia UARB to advise of the approval of the application noted that “the Utility’s response to the power surge, over which they had no control, was reasonable. … The boil water advisory was a reasonable response to a situation that was beyond the control of the Utility. I can think of no other response that would have ensured the safety of the drinking water.”

Costs incurred by Region of Queens Water Utility are funded by the fees for service by the customers of the Utility and are not part of the general tax rate of the Municipality. The one-time reduction to the rate of consumption will be funded through a previously unused Water Utility reserve. 

A Special Council Meeting of Region of Queens Municipality’s Council will be held on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 9 a.m., via Zoom. The Special Council meeting has one item on the agenda, Mill Village Fire Department Truck Purchase The upcoming meeting will be conducted virtually.

The agenda can be dowloaded on our website: https://www.regionofqueens.com/document-library/council/agendas/2023-1/3350-2023-12-19-special-council-meeting-agenda/file

Please note, to receive a link to watch or listen to the meeting live, please contact cwatson@regionofqueens.com or call 902-354-3455 to request a link be emailed to you.

Public Notice: Condenser Replacement at Queens Place Emera Centre

December 7, 2023: From January 8 through January 15, 2024, the arena at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool, NS will be closed to replace the condenser, an essential component of the ice making plant. In September, the existing condenser failed and temporary repair work provided an interim solution, allowing the refrigeration plant to function while the new condenser was built and delivered.

As a result of this project, the arena ice surface cannot be maintained and will need to be removed and replaced. The proposed 8-day timeline is subject to change if something unexpected occurs delaying the repairs, including adverse weather conditions.

The indoor track and all other off ice activities at Queens Place Emera Centre will continue during this project, however, those using the facility may notice cooler temperatures and a change in the humidity in the facility.

When the project is completed and ice is re-installed, notices will be posted on the Queens Place Emera Centre website (www.queensplace.ca), Region of Queens Municipality’s website (www.regionofqueens.com), and on the Facebook pages of each.

December 6 is National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre are being flown at half mast today in observance of this day which is observed on the anniversary of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre, in which an armed male student murdered fourteen women and injured fourteen others because they were women. The purpose of the day is to increase awareness and invite change against the violence that occurs to women.

Liverpool, [November 16, 2023] – The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality is committed to developing a new library, which would replace the existing location at the Rossignol Cultural Centre in Liverpool. The current library’s lease expires at the end of 2024 and Municipal staff have identified the Liverpool Business Development Center as a potential and promising new home for the library.

The Liverpool Business Development Center, situated on Harley Umphrey Drive, offers an ideal space, including ample parking, access to green spaces, and more room for programming. The building is also owned by the Municipality.

“In today’s times, libraries have evolved into immensely valuable community spaces, fostering educational, cultural, social, economic, and recreational opportunities and interactions,” stated Mayor Darlene Norman. ” Council will consider the Liverpool Business Development Center space and how it can be transformed into a library that caters to the evolving needs of our communities.”

Ashley Nunn-Smith, CEO of South Shore Public Libraries, expressed excitement about the potential space. “It is a blank canvas we can renovate into a modern, innovative community destination that meets the various needs of our customers. We look forward to continuing to collaborate with our municipal partners on this project.”

The project’s next steps will be to present a draft design concept to Council for its consideration. If endorsed further design work would be required before renovations could commence.

Remembrance Day is November 11.Flags at the Region of Queens Municipality’s Administration Building and Queens Place Emera Centre will be flown at half mast on November 11 in observance of Remembrance Day. As well, flags on municipal properties with cenotaphs will also be flown at half mast on Remembrance Day.

The following facility closures will be in effect in observance of the Remembrance Day holiday:
Queens Place Emera Centre
    closed November 11 until 1:00 p.m.
Municipal Solid Waste Facility
    closed November 11
Administration Building and Engineering & Public Works Facility
    closed November 13

Thank you to all who have served our country. Lest we forget.

The MOBI Mat has been removed for the season at Beach Meadows Beach Municipal Park.

Accessibility:

Boardwalk 2 provides access right to the sand,

Boardwalk 4 provides access to a viewing deck overlooking the beach.

posted: October 26, 2023

October 24, 2023; Liverpool, NS: Determination, equality, inspiration, and courage are values exemplified by the most recent inductions to the Queens County Olympic Wall at Queens Place Emera Centre in Liverpool. On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, David Rudderham and Brian Ward were posthumously inducted into the Olympic Wall.

“Today’s posthumous inductions are bittersweet. While we are sad that David Rudderham and Brian Ward are not with us today, to see their family members receive this honour on their behalf brings a strong sense of pride in what was accomplished in their lives, athletically, as community members and with their family and friends,” said Darlene Norman, Mayor of Region of Queens Municipality. “They have left behind a legacy. Earning a spot on the Olympic Wall at Queens Place not only showcases outstanding, world class achievements in sport, they are role models who may inspire others to achieve their best. The Olympic Wall inductees show that with dedication, personal drive and skill, someone from a small community can compete with, coach, or train the top athletes from across the world. These are inspirational people, with a whole community who are proud of their accomplishments.”

Family, friends, and supporters gathered in the lobby of Queens Place Emera Centre to celebrate the induction of two new members. Queens Olympic Wall was created to recognize the accomplishments of high-performance athletes, coaches and officials from Queens County who have participated in World Olympic, World Special Olympic and World Paralympic Games. This year’s addition of David Rudderham and Brian Ward brings the current number of inductees to nine.

The Olympic Wall is on display in the lobby of Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Drive, Liverpool, Nova Scotia and can be seen during business hours Monday through Friday 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Additional information regarding this ever-growing project is available online at : https://www.queensplace.ca/olympic-wall/

** A video of the cermony, featuring an ASL interpreter is posted on our YouTube Channel: 

 https://youtu.be/uIRtcG5qM1c

October 12, 2023: We have been fortunate to be able to enjoy the spray pad at the Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark for much longer than anticipated this Fall. With cooler weather starting to creep in, it is now time to winterize the spray pad to protect it from frost.

On Monday, October 16, 2023, the spray pad section of the playpark will be closed for the season and will reopen in spring 2024.

Etli Milita’mk Universally Designed Playpark will remain open for use. It is located on the grounds of Queens Place Emera Centre, 50 Queens Place Dr., Liverpool, NS.