Tag Archives: Lorne St. flood control project

Sackville flood control project hits $200K snag

Posted on August 4, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council will be asked to approve allocating an extra $206,050 next week to replace wetlands that will be lost or disturbed in completing the final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project. The money would likely come … Continue reading →

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Sackville flood project more than $500K over budget unless changes are made

Posted on February 9, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Town Council is scheduled to meet on Monday to hear a public presentation on Phase III of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project. According to figures supplied to Warktimes by Acting Treasurer Michael Beal, the project could come in $566,905 over … Continue reading →

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Sackville flood control project may run over budget

Posted on February 8, 2023 by brucewark

Tantramar Engineer Jon Eppell says he’s hoping to make a recommendation to town council next week on awarding the final contract for the third phase of the Lorne Street flood control project. He made the comment today after Town Clerk … Continue reading →

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Sackville could be first in North America to get UN recognition for preserving wetlands

Posted on January 21, 2020 by brucewark

Sackville is seeking international recognition as the kind of small town that protects, creates and restores wetlands within its boundaries including its 75-acre Waterfowl Park. “The Waterfowl Park is, for sure, the anchor in this and is a real jewel … Continue reading →

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Sackville revises flood control plan, but mayor says town still at risk from heavy storms

Posted on November 14, 2018 by brucewark

According to Mayor John Higham, Sackville is still vulnerable to flooding from heavy rainstorms in spite of the millions that have been spent so far on the Lorne Street flood control project. “The water modelling shows 160,000 cubic metres of … Continue reading →

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