Public Service Announcement
Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Updated Closures Effective January 4, 2022
Public Safety Message
Release Date: January 3, 2022
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay advises the public it closely monitors information related to COVID-19. As residents know, as of 12:01 AM, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the entire province is under COVID-19 Alert Level 4.
https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/alert-levels/alert-level-4/
In an abundance of caution and response to the ongoing developments related to COVID-19, the Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay is announcing the below-updated closures of publicly accessible Town facilities with immediate effect:
CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC FACILITIES:
- Town Hall – CLOSED This Week – recommend call 896-3321 for info/assistance between 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday with exception of holidays. (subject to change)
- EJ Broomfield Memorial Arena
- Kinsmen Park
- Goose Bay Curling Club
- Lake Melville Dog Park
- Recycling Activities at CAF Arena on Northside (MOT)
- Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre
ALL ESSENTIAL SERVICES WILL STILL BE AVAILABLE, INCLUDING:
- Water & Sewer Services
- Roads (Snow Clearing)
- Residential Roadside Garbage Pickup
- Municipal Landfill (Dump)
- Fire & Emergency Services
- Municipal Enforcement (including Animal Control) call 896-3322 or complaints@townhvgb.com
The Town will continue to work with Labrador Grenfell Health to support communication efforts of Public Health. Labrador Grenfell Health Public Advisories will contain pertinent information, and the Town will aid in sharing this information.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay encourages the public to follow current Public Health guidelines outlined by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Public Health is ramping up efforts to get Booster Shots into the arms of individuals. Stay up to date with these efforts by checking back often with the Labrador Grenfell Health Vaccine Portal which can be found at the below link:
https://www.lghealth.ca/vaccine?fbclid=IwAR0GOf82JuRiXnea36KYfH3FWjNO4yUyH50CjUyaG1l4YSm-V5LaM0mbU6A
In consultation with officials at Labrador Grenfell Health and guidance released by the Provincial Chief Medical Officer of Health’s office, the 13th Council of Happy Valley-Goose and Management will monitor updates relating to the pandemic and update residents regularly.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay asks residents to please share this information, particularly with our seniors who may not have access to Social Media or the Internet in general.
The Town of Happy Valley-Goose Bay strongly recommends that residents and businesses utilize a cautious approach and exercise recommended practices to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19.
For more information and to stay up to date on COVID-19, visit:
https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/