Public Service Announcement

Last Week to Complete Survey on Future Use of Khyber Building

(Tuesday, January 5, 2010) - The survey on the draft report and potential operating scenarios for 1588 Barrington Street (also commonly known as the "Khyber Building") will be closing on January 8, 2010. The survey is available at http://www.halifax.ca/crca/FeasibilityReport.html or in hard copy upon request at 490-4083.

The report was prepared by the consulting firm TCI Management Ltd., to analyze the costs and benefits of five potential operating scenarios. The report can be accessed online at http://www.halifax.ca/crca/FeasibilityReport.html. Copies are also available at the Bloomfield Centre (2786 Agricola Street); at the Khyber Building (1588 Barrington Street); or by calling 490-4083.

Results from the public engagement process will inform the consultants' final report, and HRM staff recommendations to Regional Council.

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Christine Lavoie,
HRM Culture and Heritage Development
490-1989
lavoiec@halifax.ca