'They’re going to be cold this winter': No sign of promised pallet shelters for Halifax homeless
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Homeless encampments in Halifax are attempting to restore tents brought down by the latest strong wind and rain storm to hit Nova Scotia.
People who live at a homeless encampment in the Halifax-area say they’re starting to lose hope they’ll see shelters erected for them by the time the snow flies.
The province pledged millions of dollars to the project back in October, but officials say there’s more work to do.
“We feel the urgency and are working with experienced service providers across the province to find suitable land and services to support the villages,” said N.S. Community Services spokesperson Leanne Strathdee-Dowling via email.
“This is complex work that requires multiple partners to implement, including other government departments, utilities, and service providers. We have to get it right for the dignity and safety of future Pallet village residents,” the statement read.
Monday’s rain and wind storm left dry space at a premium at the Cobequid Road encampment, with standing water in a number of locations in the ballfield.
Volunteers say the weather collapsed about 10 tents at the site.
