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Sep 24, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Halifax Water Board Regular Meeting Agenda
The agenda focuses on operational and financial oversight, including a security matter, the introduction of new commissioners, and the ratification of prior in-camera motions. Key financial agenda items involve the review of operating and capital expenditure results for the second quarter, the Fall 2026 debenture issuance, and the 2026 General Rate Application. Additionally, the board is scheduled to receive several information reports covering operational performance, the employee pension plan, regulatory compliance, boil water advisory updates, and quarterly financial certifications.
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The meeting includes the introduction of new Board Commissioners and the ratification of in-camera motions. Key financial agenda items involve the review of operating financial results, the capital expenditure report for the second quarter, discussions regarding the Fall 2026 debenture, and the 2026 general rate application. Various information reports are also presented, covering operational performance, pension plan financials, compliance statements, audit findings, and corrective actions for boil water advisories.
Sep 24, 2026·Board meeting
Halifax Regional Water Commission Regular Board Meeting
The Board addressed multiple financial and operational items, including the review of the operating financial results for the three months ending June 30, 2026, which showed a healthy surplus compared to the previous year. The Board discussed consumption trends, specifically observing a decrease in residential usage and increases in institutional usage. Additionally, the Board reviewed the capital expenditure report and approved a motion for a new debt issuance totaling approximately $48 million to fund capital projects and refinance existing debt, adhering to the maximum borrowing limits set by provincial regulatory authorities.
Sep 2, 2026·Board meeting
Halifax Water Board Special Board Meeting
The meeting focused on the financial status of the Halifax Water employee pension plan, including the recommendation to continue a pension holiday to recoup going concern special payments. The board also reviewed the 2026 General Rate Application, discussing deficit elimination strategies, potential rate increases for water, wastewater, and storm water services, and compliance with directives from the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board. Additionally, the board examined capital investment projections, debt servicing requirements, and the impact of these financial factors on future budget planning and rate applications.
