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Category Archives: Regulatory issues

Work on Septic Field Starts Tomorrow

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 21, 2013 by Heather HolmAugust 21, 2013

A big excavator sits poised to begin work on our new septic field tomorrow. The Department of the Environment has required that we have the new septic installed in order to continue to use the building. Since eventually we want … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Regulatory issues, Shelter, The building | Tagged graywater, greywater, septic bed, septic field

Public Hearing for Transfer of Property

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on May 15, 2013 by Heather HolmJuly 2, 2013

MODL (the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg), which owns the Blockhouse School property, is ready to move on transferring ownership to us (SSSVC) if we get community support and Council’s approval.

Public Hearing

Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 pm at Blockhouse Fire Hall (not the school) – 510 Hwy 325 (on the Mahone Bay side of the 4-way stop).

This is a very important hearing. Please come if you possibly can. Consider making a presentation, especially if you live within MODL.

From MODL’s website:

The Public Hearing is an opportunity for residents of the Municipality to make formal written or oral submissions to Council regarding the proposed property sale. Written submissions will be received by the Municipal Office until 4:30 PM, Monday, June 17, 2013.  Written submissions shall be addressed to Ms. April Whynot-Lohnes, Municipal Clerk, at 210 Aberdeen Road, Bridgewater NS, B4V 4G8 or e-mail: email hidden; JavaScript is required. Oral submissions will be received during the public hearing at the time and place stated above.

There is more information on MODL’s website (on the front page).

Here are some letters of support that we’ve received. If you’d like us to publish yours, send a copy to email hidden; JavaScript is required.

Posted in News, Past events, Regulatory issues

Current Situation, Need to Seriously Fundraise!

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on February 14, 2013 by Heather HolmFebruary 23, 2013

The Department of the Environment requires us to have our designed and approved septic system installed. We got an extension for installation to August 30, 2013 (having previously thought from the approval letter that we had until 2015). We must … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising, News, Regulatory issues

Natural Building and Regulatory Compliance Issues – Chris Magwood

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on August 3, 2012 by Heather HolmApril 3, 2014
Chris Magwood

We are very excited to be hosting Chris Magwood (more below about Chris) for two public presentations. 1. Tues. Oct. 2, 2012, 7 pm Public presentation on natural building, including the need for alternative compliance paths. Time: 7 pm Cost: Free … Continue reading →

Posted in Natural Building, Past events, Regulatory issues, Shelter | Tagged alternative building, compliance, natural building, regulations, standards, straw bale

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