Tag Archives: Lorne St. flood control project Phase III

Black peaty stuff hinders flood control work, but Lorne St. project still on track says town engineer

Town Engineer Jon Eppell says construction crews working on the third and final phase of the Lorne Street flood control project are dealing with the unexpected discovery of black, peat-like material between Crescent Street and the dyke that holds back … Continue reading

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Phase III of $13.8 million Sackville flood control project well underway

After more than five years of planning, construction, setbacks and successes, Sackville’s $13.8 million Lorne Street flood control project has entered its third and final phase. According to an update from the town, the venerable Sackville construction firm, Beale & … Continue reading

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Greg Martin elected Tantramar deputy mayor; council approves $5 million flood project

Ward 5 councillor Greg Martin is the deputy mayor of the new Town of Tantramar. “I’m very, very proud, excited, many emotions right now,” Martin said after Tantramar council elected him to be Mayor Andrew Black’s deputy. He said he … Continue reading

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New flood pond for Sackville; dogs, salt & fireworks

At its meeting on Tuesday, Tantramar council heard about flood control in Sackville as well as answers to questions about dogs, salt and fireworks. Council was told that work could begin soon on the third and final phase of Sackville’s … Continue reading

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Sackville gets funding to finish Lorne St. flood control project

The town of Sackville is getting $4 million from the federal and provincial governments to complete Phase III of the Lorne Street flood control project. The federal and provincial contributions represent almost 75% of the total cost of the $5.5 … Continue reading

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Sackville installs new outdoor sculpture as town council seeks money for final phase of flood control project

Sackville’s newest outdoor sculpture is now standing 15 feet tall beside the Lorne Street flood control pond ready to record the winds and divert the rain. Installation of the $25,000 cattail weathervane, called The Chignecto Balance, coincides with town council’s … Continue reading

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Phinney calls for dismissal of senior town staff as Sackville councillors debate future of flood control project

In a 6-2 vote Monday, Sackville Town Council approved applying for more money to complete Phase III of the Lorne Street flood control project at a cost to the town of between $1.24 and $1.52 million. If the application is … Continue reading

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