Halifax is closing one of its remaining designated homeless tent encampments but some service providers say this will only add to the growing demand for shelter support.

Eviction notices have been handed out to those using the Lower Flinn Park site along Quinpool Road. Residents will have to move out by Dec. 7.

Halifax’s director of housing and homelessness says the municipality is closing the site because there are now more housing options available.

“Designated locations were only ever meant to be a temporary option until there was space for people in shelters, and in housing opportunities, and right now that’s available, so we move forward to close the encampment,” said Max Chauvin.

He adds there are about 24 people camping in Lower Flinn Park — six times more than the municipality

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