Public Service Announcement

Government Wharf Reopens

Thursday, July 24, 2014 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Government Wharf in Musquodoboit Harbour has reopened for swimming.

Tests earlier last week showed high bacteria levels in the water, but tests done today show that the water is once again safe, as per Health Canada guidelines.

For more information on supervised municipal beaches and outdoor pools across the Halifax region, please visit http://www.halifax.ca/rec/Beaches.php.

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Media Contact:

Jennifer Stairs
Halifax Regional Municipality
Public Affairs
902-476-5975
stewarj@halifax.ca