Second Lake Park Reserve To Expand

The province is expanding the Second Lake Park Reserve in Lower Sackville, Halifax Co.

A 24.28 hectare (60-acre) property, which borders the existing park reserve at Second Lake and also includes a section of shoreline along First Lake, will be added to the existing reserve. The addition secures the land for park purposes.

Natural Resources Minister Richard Hurlburt announced the province's plans today, Dec. 22.

"This land is important to local residents who want to see the area's natural values be enhanced and protected," said the minister. "As a government, we understand the value of developing and managing our natural and cultural resources and their role in helping to promote healthy living."

Work has begun on trail development within the park reserve. The additional acreage is an opportunity to improve access to the reserve and to better provide recreational and educational activities.

The addition, which is already Crown owned, will increase the park reserve to a total of 305.14 hectares (754 acres).

Through the Department of Natural Resources, the province will continue to work on a park management plan for the property, which will guide future development.