Public Service Announcement

Wet Weather May Dampen Outdoor Field Plans

(Monday, May 2, 2011) - HRM would like to advise the general public and clients of outdoor athletic fields that although staff have begun preparing fields for play, wet spring weather is having an adverse effect on opening dates for the 2011 Season.

Municipal Operations and Scheduling Staff are working closely to ensure clients are notified of any changes that may have to take place with previously requested field opening dates. Opening dates are staggered depending on field use and condition.

Municipal crews continue to revise their work schedules to carry out field maintenance work as weather allows. Using ball diamonds and sport fields under the current field conditions can cause damage to turf which can delay season start up.

Both All Weather Turf Facilities (Halifax/Mainland Common and Dartmouth/Burnside) are now open and available to be scheduled.

For Scheduling information for the 2011 Season, please contact the appropriate Scheduling Office by calling 490-7100 or visit our website at
http://www.halifax.ca/rec/BookingsandRentals.html . To report any misuse of fields or to advise of safety concerns, vandalism, etc., contact our Corporate Call Centre at 490-4000.

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Contact:
Shaune MacKinlay
HRM Communications
490-6531
mackins@halifax.ca