Description:

This section of Halls Creek is situated downstream from North and West Branch Halls Creek confluences. This section of Halls Creek is heavily influenced by tidal action. The substrate consists mostly of sand and silt. The lower part of Halls Creek has been modified from its original path several times. The most recent change is attributed to the construction of Wheeler Boulevard in 1983. Construction of two bridges in 1978 and 1983, one linking Leger Corner to Moncton; Main Street to the Shediac four lane, have also modified Halls Creek's stream bed. Most of the wetlands in this area (Halls Creek estuary) have been severely impacted by urbanization, in particular, road construction. Part of l'Université de Moncton was constructed directly on a wetland that used to border Halls Creek. This same wetland was used as a dump by the City of Moncton in the 1960's. The regulations of the time were followed, and the dump was capped off. Leachate can still be seen to this day leaking out of the bank along this section of Halls Creek.

Water quality highlights for Main Stem Halls Creek:

Recommended preliminary classification:

Class C : Halls Creek near confluence

Recommended actions:

>> eliminate point and non-point sources of pollution coming from Rabbit Brook, West and North Branch Halls Creek;
>> eliminate leachate coming from old dumpsite (UdeM soccer and softball fields);
>> protect/enhance wetlands;
>> modify storm water infrastructure to accommodate high rain events;
>> reduce and eventually phase out the use of cosmetic pesticides.