Extreme Weather Conditions – Delayed Opening EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena – Public Safety Message

Public Service Announcement

Extreme Weather Conditions

Delayed Opening

EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena

Public Safety Message

Information for the Public

Release Date: March 12, 2022

 

 

The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay informs the public that due to the current and expected weather conditions overnight and into tomorrow morning the EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena will remain CLOSED on the morning of Sunday, March 13, 2022.

A further update will be provided at 10:00 AM, Sunday, March 13, 2022, on the potential impact on the remainder of the arena’s scheduled activities.

In an ongoing effort, Public Works Road Crews will carry out snow clearing activities on municipal streets. The Town encourages motorists to not go out unless absolutely necessary and if you do to drive with caution and adjust your driving with the current conditions.

Motorists are also reminded that the On-Street Parking Ban is in effect until April 30, 2022. Please do not park on the side of any municipal street at any time, especially during conditions we are currently facing.

 

The Municipal Enforcement Department is reminding residents and businesses of the Town’s Municipal Snow Clearing Regulations sections 16, 17 & 18, which states:

 

SNOW CLEARING SECTION

 

1. During the period from the first day of November in each year to the thirtieth day of April in any succeeding year, both days inclusive, no person shall park an unattended vehicle upon any street within the Town between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 8:00 a.m.

 

1. At any time during a snow storm and for twelve (12) hours thereafter, no person shall park an unattended vehicle on any street within the Town.

(a) No person shall deposit, throw, sweep or place any accumulation of snow or ice on any street, sidewalk or public parking lot within the limits of the Town, providing

that this regulation shall not apply to employees or contractors of council while engaged in snow clearing operations.

 

1. Any unattended vehicle parked on any street within the Town in contravention of these regulations may be removed and impounded by the Council and the cost of such removal and impounding may be recovered from the owner as a civil debt prior to the vehicle being returned to the owner. This may be paid at the Town Office during regular business hours. Fees are recovery of towing costs and charges for storage until recovered.

 

The complete Traffic Regulations related to snow clearing can be found in the Quick Links section of the Town’s website or by clicking the below link:

 

https://happyvalley-goosebay.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/traffic_regulations.pdf

 

Individuals who violate municipal regulations are subject to being fined.

 

Your assistance will allow our public works crews to widen the roadways safely and efficiently as needed when needed.

 

The Town appreciates everyone’s cooperation and patience as our crews work to keep the streets clear and safe this winter.