With many Queens County residents experiencing dry wells, public shower facilities have been made available in some locations in Queen County.  Please contact the numbers listed below to reserve a time to shower at the location most convenient for you.

 

Public Shower Facility: Coastal Queens Place, Port Mouton

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

12:30 – 2:30pm and 6:30 to 8:30pm

Please call Heather at 902-220-4062 to make a reservation and receive instructions.

 

Public Shower Facility: Queens Place Emera Centre, Liverpool

Monday through Friday, 1 – 8 p.m.

Saturday & Sunday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Call the Customer Service Desk to book your spot – 902-354-4422.  See instruction in the post below for instructions for Queens Place Emera Centre (royal blue and yellow poster).

UPDATE: November 1, 2022  – Partial Temporary Closure of Legion St., Liverpool
Effective the morning of Tuesday, November 1, 2022, Legion Street, Liverpool, NS will be reduced to one lane, and will be, in effect, temporarily a one-way street.  Traffic flow will be from Main St. to Henry Hensey Dr.,  and traffic will not be able to access Legion Street from Henry Hensey Dr. travelling to Main St.  Signage will be in place noting detours. 

This temporary partial street closure is in effect to enable work to progress on the Main Street Infrastructure Renewal Project.  We apologize for any inconvenience that is caused while this necessary work takes place.

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UPDATE: October 5, 2022 – Temporary Water Disruption Overnight in Liverpool

As part of the Main Street Infrastructure Renewal project currently taking place in Liverpool, NS, there will be a temporary water disruption for those properties near the intersection of Main Street and Summer Street while crews work to install a water valve in the intersection.  Water will be turned off at approximately 3:00 am tomorrow morning and is expected to be restored by early morning when the work is completed.  Work is being completed in the late night hours to minimize disruption to users of the system as water in the area will be turned off.

Properties in the work area, as well as surrounding areas, may experience discoloured water once the repair has been completed and are asked to flush their cold water tap until the water clears.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused while this necessary work takes place.

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UPDATE: September 15, 2022- Temporary Street Closure and Water Disruption Continues on September 15, 2022

The water valve work that is taking place as part of the Main Street Infrastructure Upgrade project in Liverpool will be continuing today. Temporary street closures and water disruptions will continue today, Thursday, September 15, 2022, as outlined below:

Street Closure– Main St. between Legion St. and Old Bridge St. will be closed to through traffic to facilitate water valve work. Detours will be in place.

Water Disruption– Main St. between Summer St. and Jubilee St. as well as surrounding areas may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day to facilitate valve work as part of the Main St. Infrastructure Upgrade.

We thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work.

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UPDATE: September 13, 2022 – Temporary Street Closure and Water Disruption

Please note the following temporary street closure and water disruption in effect in Liverpool on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

Street Closure- Main St. between Legion St. and Old Bridge St. will be closed to through traffic to facilitate water valve work. Detours will be in place.

Water Disruption- Main St. between Summer St. and Jubilee St. as well as surrounding areas may experience a disruption in water service throughout the day to facilitate valve work as part of the Main St. Infrastructure Upgrade.

We thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary work.

 

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UPDATE:  September 2, 2022  Main Street Closure

Main Street will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as crews start the Main Street phase of the project. During this phase traffic and pedestrian access will be limited on Main Street between McLeod and Legion Streets.  Main Street will remain closed for the remainder of the project.

Traffic control and detours will be in place throughout the project.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

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UPDATE:  September 2, 2022  Municipal Water Disruption

Water Utility Customers along Main Street between the McLeod and Legion Streets as well as Weir Lane and surrounding areas will experience water disruption Tuesday, September 6, 2022 as crews install temporary water lines. The installation of temporary lines will maintain service as the new water main is installed.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

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UPDATE: August 9, 2022, 3:46 p.m.

Henry Hensey Dr will be closed to through traffic as sanitary and storm water connections are made. Henry Hensey Dr will reopen once work is complete.

Traffic control and detours will be in place throughout the project.

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

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August 9, 2022; Liverpool, NS:  BEGINNING AUGUST 9TH, 2022 construction will commence in the areas of Main St between McLeod and Legion St as the Region of Queens begins the Main Street Rehabilitation Project.

The scope of the project will include the replacement of century old water and sewer lines as well as the installation of a new storm sewer and complete road rebuild along Main St. Additionally, the sewer main that connects Main St. to the existing pumping station on Henry Hensey Dr. will be upgraded. The project will start August 9^th and continue to late autumn.

Residents and the general public can expect dust, noise as well as road and sidewalk disruptions. Traffic control and detours will be in place throughout the project.

Questions regarding the project can be directed to Garrett Chetwynd, E.I.T., Assistant Director of Engineering & Public Works (gchetwynd@regionofqueens.com or 920-354-7157).

August 1 is Emancipation Day. In observance of Emancipation Day, Region of Queens Municipality is flying the Pan African Flag on the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, on August 1. Emancipation Day marks the end of slavery in many British colonies. The Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 1, 1834. The first colony to have anti-slavery legislation was Upper Canada, modern day Ontario with the Act Against Slavery 1793. On 1 August 2022 at 10:00 a.m., Nova Scotia is commemorating the day with Emancipation Day Provincial Ceremony. Watch it on https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvhchr5qdce12SScEvKGiPw.

Learn more on Nova Scotia’s Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs: https://ansa.novascotia.ca/content/commemorating-emancipation-day

On August 15, 2022, the Special Purpose Flagpole at Town Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, 219 Main St., Liverpool, NS will fly the Acadian flag in honour of National Acadian Day, celebrating the rich, vibrant culture and legacy of the Acadian people. National Acadian Day was established in 1881 during the first National Convention of the Acadians in Memramcook, New Brunswick, where a decision to adopt a national day was made in order to recognize the distinct nationality of the Acadians. The federal and Nova Scotian governments officially recognized National Acadian Day in 2003 and 2004 respectively.

Learn more: https://cch.novascotia.ca/stories/national-acadian-day-0

#NationalAcadianDay

On Saturday, August 20, 2022 from 7 am – 6 pm the following temporary street closures will be in effect in Liverpool, NS for the Memorial Auto Show taking place in Privateer Park and on a section of Henry Hensey Drive:

Henry Hensey Drive from Legion Street to Main Street at Liverpool Fire Hall

No through traffic from MacLeod Street, Union Street, or from other access points onto the above noted section of Henry Hensey Drive.

Motorists are advised to anticipate some delays in when travelling in the area as a result of the road closure.

Updated, July 25, 2022, 12:21 p.m.:

The heat warning issued by Environment Canada continues today as high temperatures and high humidity are ongoing in Nova Scotia. It is expected end tomorrow (July 26).

Maximum daytime temperatures are expected to range 29 to 33 degrees Celsius (Humidex 36 to 40), except cooler along parts of the coast.

Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Watch for the effects of heat illness: swelling, rash, cramps, fainting, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and the worsening of some health conditions.

Check on older family, friends and neighbours. Make sure they are cool and drinking water. Reduce your heat risk. Schedule outdoor activities during the coolest parts of the day. Information is provided on the Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website at https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/

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Environment Canada has issued a heat warning as humidex values are expected to reach 36 to 40 Celsius for the next 4 days (through to Sunday, July 23). The heat warning is for all of mainland Nova Scotia, coastal and inland areas. Daytime temperatures are expected to range from 29 to 32 Celsius. Heat warnings are issued when very high temperature or humidity conditions are expected to pose an elevated risk of heat illnesses, such as heat stroke or heat exhaustion.

For information on heat related illness, go to Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness website: https://novascotia.ca/heat-related-illness/.

Region of Queens EMO has a brief video about how you can stay safe and help others and your pets during times of extreme heat. To watch it, click this link: https://www.regionofqueens.com/document-library/communications-and-engagement/2429-emo-extreme-heat

Seek shade or stay indoors, drink lots of water to stay hydrated, if possible avoid physical labour or exercise during the hottest part of the day, don’t leave pets or people in a parked car – even briefly, and check in on friends and neighbours.

posted: July 21, 2022

July 14, 2022: Municipal staff are working to repair a water leak in the intersection of Church and Park Streets, Liverpool, NS. Due to the construction already taking place in the area, Court Street will be closed to through traffic, and Church Street will be closed in the intersection of Church and Park Streets. Detour signage will be in place during the repairs, and motorists are advised to plan their travels accordingly.    

Water will be shut off in the area, and will affect Church Street, from School Street to Court Street, as well as Park Street. 

The repair is expected to take most of the day, and the street closures and water shut off will be in place until the work is completed.

We appreciate the patience of the public as we complete this necessary repair.

June 28, 2022, 3:50 p.m.: Beginning at approximately 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, Municipal staff will begin work to install a new valve as part of the Church Street Rehabilitation Project. 

This will involve a disruption of water service in the area, enabling the valve to be installed.  The repair is expected to take several hours, however, this may be extended.

Residents in the area near Church Street and Old Bridge Street, including Jubilee Street, Gorham Street, Boehner Street, and potentially other streets nearby, may experience a loss of water for an extended period of time, and discoloured water. The water will be restored as soon as possible. We thank you for your patience as staff work to resolve the issue.