Tag Archives: Lorne Street flood control project

Tantramar council votes to keep Sackville water flowing in — and out

Posted on July 14, 2024 by brucewark

Water is the driving force of all nature — Leonardo da Vinci. Tantramar Council allocated thousands on Tuesday to ensure the steady flow of well water into Sackville taps and thousands more to add the final touches to a project … Continue reading →

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Tantramar council authorizes $2.2 million for partial completion of new aboiteau

Posted on January 29, 2024 by brucewark

Sackville’s flood control project moved another step toward final completion today as municipal councillors awarded a $2,155,575 contract for partial construction of a double-gated aboiteau to discharge storm water into the Tantramar River. They also approved a $71,000 expenditure for … Continue reading →

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Tantramar councillors hear about the water Sackville wants & the water it doesn’t

Posted on January 24, 2024 by brucewark

At its regular meeting next month, Tantramar council will be asked to approve buying a new pump for one of the three deep wells that provide water to the former town of Sackville. “One of those wells had a pump … Continue reading →

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Tantramar waits to hear if province will come up with more $ for final phase of flood control project

Posted on November 27, 2023 by brucewark

The fourth and final phase of Sackville’s Lorne Street flood control project has hit a financial snag that threatens to stop or delay construction of a new aboiteau that would discharge stormwater into the Tantramar River. Town Engineer Jon Eppell … Continue reading →

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Mayor pleased as province announces $2.4 million aboiteau to complete Sackville flood control project

Posted on May 8, 2023 by brucewark

Mayor Andrew Black says he’s happy the province has approved building a new $2.4 million aboiteau in Sackville’s industrial park to drain flood water into the Tantramar River. “It’s the final step in completing one of the most ambitious and … Continue reading →

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Sackville mayor denies calling anyone a liar during heated exchange at town council

Posted on December 13, 2019 by brucewark

It was a dramatic moment at Monday’s town council meeting when Sackville resident Merlin Estabrooks confronted Mayor John Higham during the public question period. “I’d like to know why you called me a liar,” Estabrooks asked. “You said that I … Continue reading →

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