Online threats from the public towards individuals living in the tent city on Albert Street have prompted the City of Moncton to restrict access to the site for the safety and security of those living there.
Site access has been restricted to four agencies with a purpose – YMCA ReConnect, Salvus Clinic, Ensemble Moncton and the John Howard Society (Green Trade).
In mid-June, the City of Moncton established rules for those living in the more than 30 tents which were set up on the municipally-owned land and added lighting and security officers.
City spokesperson Isabelle LeBlanc says anyone seeking access for a particular purpose must coordinate with one of those four agencies and register at the gate.
LeBlanc says while access to the site is limited, tenters are free to come and go.
The Humanity Project founder Charles Burrell commented on social media that he was denied access to the site this week while trying to bring in leftover food.
But the City of Moncton says access will be restricted to the four agencies who ensure all tenters have access to food and water especially if they have mobility issues and can’t make it to a local organization for meals.
