Shubenacadie Cenotaph Information
The Municipality recognizes the important historical value of Shubenacadie. East Hants Council also looks to the future and has prioritized revitalization efforts to ensure this area has opportunities for generations to come.
Where lack of parking and lot size is a barrier to development in the village core and has inhibited business redevelopment in the last few years, the Municipality is investing in centralized parking. East Hants Council approved a project to construct a public parking area to increase parking availability for local businesses and to help attract new commercial development to the area. This is intended to support growth in anticipation that the village core of Shubenacadie can be revitalized and prosper.
We work closely with several local groups to support projects in the community, including the Shubenacadie Legion.
As part of this project, many factors were considered before any decisions were made. The Municipality and the Legion agreed to move the cenotaph to the Legion. Benefits of this location will allow for better accessibility to the monument for all ages, easier caretaking and maintenance and improved safety during the November 11th Remembrance Day ceremonies. Understanding the importance of the site, the commemorative Vimy Oak was also carefully relocated to the Legion site.
The sacrifices of our veterans and their families has been and should continue to be a top priority for everyone. The move of these important symbols was intended to honour their service at a fitting location to allow future generations to continue to remember and honour them. The new site also offers the opportunity for the school children to see the cenotaph on a daily basis next to the school.
There was absolutely no disrespect intended and if the relocation has caused stress for the community, we apologize sincerely.
Over the last number of years, the Municipality has also invested in water, wastewater and parks infrastructure with projects like the $9 million investment in the Shubenacadie Waster Water Treatment Plant and the $350,000 recapitalization of the Shubenacadie River Park.
