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Important Lunenburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Update

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Published: Wednesday, 06 May 2026 14:06

The Town of Lunenburg is planning to perform equipment replacement at the Lunenburg Wastewater Treatment Plant that shall create periods of disruption to the Town’s wastewater treatment process. This period of disruption is tentatively scheduled for a 12-hour period during the week of June 2.

This time could change depending on weather or other factors. It is estimated that during this scheduled period of disruption for the equipment replacement work, approximately 1,000 m3 of partially treated wastewater will be released into Lunenburg Front Harbour from a single relief point located near 34 Bluenose Dr. (-64.31390138, 44.37614024), Lunenburg. This location is the regular release point for effluent from the Wastewater Treatment Plant into Lunenburg’s Front Harbour. 

This equipment replacement work at the Lunenburg Wastewater Treatment Plant is integral to the system’s operation and must be completed by altering the regular wastewater treatment process. As a result, the Town of Lunenburg will schedule the period of disruption to take place during expected times of no/low precipitation to reduce flows within the wastewater collection system. This will help to minimize the impact on customers and the environment while ensuring customers continue to have wastewater service during this period.  

To reduce pressure on the wastewater system and minimize environmental impact during these periods of disruption, we are asking Town of Lunenburg utility customers to reduce wastewater flows. Please minimize use of running water, flushing toilets or doing laundry during these times.

Further details shall be provided by the Town in due course to confirm the date and time for the commencement of the period of disruption to the wastewater treatment process.

Please forward any questions to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

TOWN OF LUNENBURG PUBLIC WASHROOMS LOCATIONS AND HOURS

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Published: Tuesday, 05 May 2026 16:28
The Town of Lunenburg’s public washroom at 39 Bluenose Drive is currently undergoing a renovation and will open on Monday, May 18. In the meantime, there are several options available to residents and visitors, including:
 
1- Community Centre (15 Green St.) - open Monday-Saturday from 9am-5pm

2 - Town Hall (119 Cumberland St.) - open Monday-Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm

3 - Zwicker Building (146 Bluenose Dr.) - open every day from 9am to 9pm
 
Numbered Washroom Map

ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES TO THE COMMUNITY CENTRE BEGIN MAY 11

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Published: Tuesday, 05 May 2026 10:14
Commencing May 11, the Community Centre Main Entrance will be undergoing accessibility upgrades. These upgrades are to remove barriers and ensure that the environment is safe and usable for everyone. These accessibility upgrades will comply to the CSA/ASC B651:23 National Standard of Canada, Accessible design for the built environment.
 
This project includes the following accessibility upgrades to the main entrance of the Community Centre:
 
📍Reconstruction of the concrete steps and ramp
📍New handrails
📍New accessible doors with automatic openers
📍New main entrance doors
 
There will be no disruption to current programming. Work is expected to be completed by the end of June 2026. During construction, visitors can enter through the entrance closest to the track or through the accessible entrance on the back of the auditorium (facing Bluenose Academy).
 
Visitors are asked to please follow detour signs and proceed with care in this area while work is underway. For more information, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Notice of Intent: New Paid Parking By-law

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Published: Friday, 01 May 2026 11:27

Town Council has given First Reading to the proposed Paid Parking By-law at its meeting on April 28, 2026.

If adopted, the new by-law will replace the existing Parking Meter By-law and modernize how paid parking is managed in the Town.

Details on the by-law and how you can share input are available here: https://townoflunenburg.ca/proposed-bylaws.html

ROAD CLOSURE - APRIL 30 - Lincoln Street

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Published: Wednesday, 29 April 2026 17:02

There will be a road closure on Lincoln Street (between Cornwallis Street and Duke Street), from 7am until mid-day, to allow Public Works to make repairs to a water service.

The closure will have minimal impact to the stores and will still allow access to the Lincoln Street parking lot. An area of sidewalk will be closed in front of 200 Lincoln Street, during the work.

Road users and pedestrians should follow signage and devices when travelling through this section of Town.

National Day of Mourning - April 28

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Published: Monday, 27 April 2026 10:16

Please join the Town of Lunenburg in recognizing the National Day of Mourning

The National Day of Mourning in Canada honours workers who have died, been injured, or suffered illness due to workplace hazards.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
12:30 p.m.

Lunenburg Fishermen’s Memorial,
124 Bluenose Drive, Lunenburg, NS