City staff were at the Victoria Park tent site Monday, communicating with the final few still there, that they need to leave.
In a post on social media, Downtown Halifax Navigator Outreach Program says there were a lot of ‘raw emotion’ by residents, but it was generally peaceful, with no confrontations and police were not on hand.
It was one of five de-designated encampments ordered to leave by the end of February, as the city says better indoor options now exist, including the new shelter at the Forum.
The city says health and safety conditions in Victoria Park have steadily decreased over the past few months, creating a risky situation.
Staff say they have been in contact with every person still at the de-designated encampments, offering them “resources and supports, including transportation of people and belongings.”
Personal belongings can be stored for up to 30 days by the municipality.
The city provided a notice February 7th, for five encampments to vacate by February 26th, saying better options exist.
However, the Outreach Program says the final few set up camp 25 meters away on University Avenue, as there were no spaces for them to move into.
Power was cut Friday morning to Grand Parade and the Correctional Centre in Lower Sackville.
