University Avenue will soon no longer be a designated tent site for those sleeping rough.
The city says it is due to safety concerns when it’s time to clear snow.
Those staying there will have until 5 p.m., November 1 to leave.
“During winter weather, snow is cleared from University Avenue with heavy equipment working in very close proximity to the University Avenue green space. With the increase in people sleeping rough at this location, when snow clearing efforts begin, it will no longer be safe for people to shelter in this area.”
HRM says staff are providing notices to those staying there, advising they will have to relocate to other indoor options and have the next five weeks to find alternate options.
The municipality will also offer temporary storage options.
The green space on University Avenue between Robie and South Park Streets became a tent site earlier this year, after the city shut down Victoria Park and four other encampments.
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