The Shubenacadie Canal Commission was pleased to award Barry Hurndall with the 2021 Henry Findlay Lock Keeper Award at our AGM in June. This award is presented annually to a friend of the Shubenacadie Canal and Waterway who dedicate their time and effort towards improving this provincial heritage resource and its parklands for the enjoyment of all residents and tourists.
The commission recognized Barry Hurndall for his work over the past three years in leading the Waterways and Locks Committee through a number of vital tasks that further this objective.
Under Barry’s leadership, the Committee was reconstituted beyond the previous scope as the Greenway Committee to include the full waterway. Work was completed on initial engineering assessments of the conditions of our locks and canal infrastructure. Barry visited each of our Lock locations to complete this initial assessment and briefed the Commission on his findings. This important work initiates the asset management plan that will guide the Commission’s future board members and staff to identifying the most needed work and structural priorities.
Barry also oversaw the work of repairing the mitre gate and identifying the potential risks involved with the structural integrity of both Lock 2 and 3. During this last year, Barry and his Committee took considerable time to study the planned utility corridor proposed for the Deep Cut by Halifax Water and a local developer to support a major residential development in Port Wallace.
Barry has been a great volunteer whose efforts have made a big impact on the SCC. Congratulations Barry!
