The city of Halifax is working on a coastal management plan after the province scrapped its Coastal Protection Act, leaving the responsibility of safeguarding the coastline to municipal officials.
“Homes have sunk and eroded into the ocean due to storm surge. We have critical infrastructure and Boutiliers Point right now which is teetering on going into the ocean,” said Halifax councillor Pam Lovelace during Tuesday’s council meeting.
The municipality’s plan aims to address sea levels, erosion and environmental degradation, issues that are becoming more pressing as the city continues to grow.
“Being able to access more funding and more support to do the work is important,” said Lovelace.
The plan, which is to adopt a coastal specific policy and try to bring back natural coastal features, is still in its early stages.
“Data shows a prioritization of the infrastructure …