Future Under Construction
Annual Report 2021-22
Letter from the Chair
Vicki Harnish
While the lingering impact of the pandemic during the fiscal year stalled the return of traffic volumes to pre-COVID levels, it did not slow down efforts to prepare the organization for the significant changes on the horizon.
Letter from the CEO
Steve Snider
As I write my final annual report letter, Halifax Harbour Bridges is marking 3.5 years without a single lost-time injury.
That is an extraordinary accomplishment in a business as rugged and complex as ours. It is only possible with the full commitment of staff and management to a safety-first culture.
COVID-19 Impact
As the number of COVID cases bounced up and down throughout the year, HHB worked to find the balance between employee safety and customer comfort levels.
Masks, social distancing, and enhanced cleaning remained the norm. New employees were required to provide proof of vaccination as part of the hiring process and employees who could work from home continued to do so.
Goals & Progress
In 2020 Halifax Harbour Bridges approved a five-year strategic plan designed to serve as a roadmap for the organization. As a living document, the plan was revised to better reflect our ensure a shared focus on how the organization achieves it mandate of providing safe, efficient and reliable cross harbour transportation infrastructure.
Responsible Spending
In October 2021, the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board (NSURB) approved the first HHB toll increase in a decade. It also marked the start of the organization’s most aggressive maintenance and capital program since the Big Lift.
Feature Items
In 2021-22, we learned people are still captivated by bridges. From the Big Lift to the Macdonald Bridge, Nova Scotians and those from around the world have shown us these are more than transportation links.
Financials and Statement
Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB) was created in 1950 by a statute of the Province of Nova Scotia and is a Government Business Enterprise (GBE) as defined by the Public Sector Accounting Board recommendations. As such, HHB prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
