George's Island might soon be open to the Public

[someone123]

Originally Posted by fenwick16

Apparently it was port-o-potties instead of permanent washroom facilities.

This isn't really proof that they haven't upgraded the facilities though. It seems unlikely that they would put in permanent washroom facilities capable of handling thousands of people. The North Common has public washrooms for example but still needs port-o-potties for special events.

I suspect there just isn't that much pressure to open the island up. There are no real goals in place and no consequences if they put it off indefinitely.

[fenwick16]

Originally Posted by scooby074

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The volunteers I spoke to said that "they'll never open the Island. They are too concerned about the ecosystem". So concerned they open it up to 3000 concert goers?
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Hopefully the volunteers were just non-informed about the $3.5 million that the federal government committed in 2010. I imagine that garter snakes would do just as well on McNabs Island as Georges Island. So it seems more important as a heritage site than as an ecological site.

[MonctonRad]

Originally Posted by fenwick16

Hopefully the volunteers were just non-informed about the $3.5 million that the federal government committed in 2010. I imagine that garter snakes would do just as well on McNabs Island as Georges Island. So it seems more important as a heritage site than as an ecological site.

I say deport the damned snakes to McNab's. Georges Island is way too important as a heritage site and (potential) tourist attraction to be so concerned about the living conditions of a few hundred snakes.

It's not as if garter snakes are endangered! We can't turn everyplace into an ecological reserve....

I wonder how long it will take for a new group to spring up - something like "The Friends of the George's Island Snakes". That would really stifle any prospect for the development of this treasure in Halifax Harbour!!

[cormiermax]

Should we really give a damn about the ecosystem on some little island when there is an important historical site which we should have access to?

[scooby074]

Originally Posted by cormiermax

Should we really give a damn about the ecosystem on some little island when there is an important historical site which we should have access to?

Agreed.

The whole "ecosystem" angle certainly gives them an out. What with all the cuts to Parks Canada in the current budget... Wouldn't surprise me.


As to the volunteers themselves, they were the "old biddy" types (no disrespect... they were quite friendly) .. so Im going to assume that they had their facts straight.

Did the water/sewer and electrical upgrades actually get done?