January 2, 2024

The parking lot at Pine Grove Park will be closed temporarily the morning of Wednesday, January 3^rd from approximately 7 am to 9 am while maintenance of trees in the area is taking place.

Update: Arena has Reopened for Regular Use

January 12, 2024:  Effective Friday, January 12, 2024, the arena at Queens Place Emera Centre has reopened for regular use.  Staff look forward to welcoming the public back for on ice activities.

To book ice, please contact Judith Mossman, Customer Service Manager, at jmossman@queensplace.ca or 902-354-4422.  The Arena schedule has been updated to reflect all current rentals, and is available on-line: https://www.queensplace.ca/schedules/

Update: Progress on Condenser Replacement and Arena Reopening Date

January 9, 2024: Installation of the ice surface is currently underway at Queens Place Emera Centre, and the arena is scheduled to be open for regular use on Friday, January 12, 2024. The condenser replacement has been completed, and building the ice is the final step to complete prior to opening the arena. 

Thank you to the user groups and the public for their patience and understanding during the closure of the arena while this important project was completed.   Queens Place Emera Centre staff look forward to welcoming everyone back on the ice.

Update: Progress on Condenser Replacement

January 5, 2024: Work to install the new condenser at Queens Place Emera Centre is progressing. In response to the failure occurring before the planned installation of the new unit, Municipal staff were able to react effectively by bringing the contractors involved to the site immediately and commencing the project.

Work began on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, to remove the failed unit and hoist the new stainless steel one into place. At this time, all work to complete the installation has concluded and been commissioned. The refrigeration plant has resumed operation and staff are currently working towards reinstating the arena ice which will take several days. The approaching weather system forecast for Sunday evening/Monday is being monitored closely with consideration made to minimize any impacts the storm may have on the project.

The indoor track will reopen for regular hours Saturday from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The fitness centre and fitness studio at Queens Place Emera Centre remain in operation.
The re-opening of the arena will be confirmed with posts on the websites and Facebook pages for Queens Place Emera Centre and Region of Queens Municipality.

Public Notice: Arena Temporarily Closed at Queens Place Emera Centre

December 29, 2023: Earlier this week, the condenser at Queens Place Emera Centre began to experience operational issues. Attempts to prolong its operation have been unsuccessful, leaving no alternative but to take it out of service until the new unit can be installed and ice reinstalled.

Effective immediately, all arena activities at Queens Place Emera Centre will be cancelled as a result of the failure of this essential piece of ice making equipment. The original timeline for replacement of the condenser was early in January, and municipal staff are working with the contractor for the replacement to attempt to reschedule that work but will be unable to confirm the new timeline until early in the new year.

The indoor track and all other off ice activities at Queens Place Emera Centre will continue, 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 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