News Release

Halifax Regional Council will not Appeal NSUARB Decision

(Tuesday, April 7, 2009) - Halifax Regional Council voted today against filing an appeal of the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board’s (NSUARB) recent decision to overturn Council’s decision not to approve the proposed Waterside Centre development.

“After review, Council has accepted the Board’s decision and has decided not to appeal,” said Mayor Kelly.

As a result, by Order of the Board, later this evening Council will also approve the development agreement application submitted by the Armour Group. This agreement would be executed once the appeal period expires on April 24, 2009.

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Contact:

Mayor Peter Kelly
490-4010