Public Service Announcement

Springfield Beach Reopens

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 (Halifax, NS) – The Halifax Regional Municipality is advising residents that Springfield Beach on Springfield Lake in Middle Sackville has reopened for swimming.

Tests earlier this week showed high bacteria levels at the beach, 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