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FACT SHEET 1: Blockhouse Hill - Feb 13, 2023

Potential Sale of Lands – Blockhouse Hill

February 13, 2023 – A Request for Proposals (RFP) was issued last week to obtain development concept proposals for the lands on Blockhouse Hill. The Town is looking to divest ownership of the lands into private hands for a mixed-use residential development with a balance of affordable and accessible units.

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*NEW* Council Highlights Page

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1st Issue for Jan 24, 2023 Council Meeting

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FAQ Potential Sale of Municipal Properties

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Potential Sale of Municipal Properties

To download this FAQ as a PDF, click pdf here (169 KB) .

Why are municipally owned buildings being considered for sale?

The Town’s building portfolio is a significant cost generator for the residents, and occupies a great deal of staff time that should be going to core municipal priorities like urban planning, infrastructure renewal, etc.

The Town’s Operating & Capital Budgets illustrate the real costs of maintaining essential infrastructure and services in the Town. This process is where priorities are established to ensure responsible fiscal stewardship.

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Nova Scotia Housing Needs Assessment

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Housing Needs Survey - Your Help is Needed

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FACT SHEET 2: Potential Sale of Lands - Upper King Street

An update on the progress of this investigation project re: housing is below. The first Fact Sheet was shared with the public in May 2022, pdf here (720 KB) .

Sep 26, 2022 – The Town of Lunenburg is investigating the possibility of divesting ownership of Upper King Street PIDs 60057387, 60057379, 60057395, 60579687 and 60057460 into private ownership for private uses, i.e., housing. A map of the lots is available below.

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FACT SHEET: Potential Sale of Lands - Upper Hall Street

May 20, 2022 – The Town of Lunenburg intends to subdivide and divest a portion of Hall Street PID 60500006 into private hands for private uses. The portion of the lot inside the Town boundary is zoned Industrial for current and future use under the Land Use Bylaw and Municipal Planning Strategy.

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