The City of Prince George says Millennium Park has been cleared and secured.
“Volunteers worked over the weekend to assist former occupants of Millennium Park to transport their possessions to the City’s designated temporary overnight sheltering area at the end of 5th Avenue. City staff did a very good job today clearing the remaining material from the Park,” said Mayor Simon Yu.
“We know the Province is working to bring more housing online, hopefully in the near future. Individuals seeking indoor shelter are encouraged to contact BC Housing outreach staff.”
Millennium Park has now been fenced and will remain closed to the public until further notice.
Any remaining material at the park which was identified by staff as being of potential use or value has been placed on the adjacent sidewalk, and will be available for collection until tomorrow.
City Council made the decision to clear the area on August 31st, giving residents of the encampment a little over a week to remove their belongings from the site.
The decampment of the park started on Saturday as city crews began to clear the site.
However, the First Nations Leadership Council is condemning the actions taken by civic officials.
The FNLC says the city made decisions unilaterally without any engagement with residents, service providers, and First Nations.
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