Help Protect the District of Lunenburg’s Drinking Water!

Help Protect the District of Lunenburg’s Drinking Water!

We’re seeking households with dug or drilled wells to participate in hydrogeological data collection.

By joining this initiative, you’ll be helping to build a safer, more resilient water future for the District of Lunenburg.

The expected completion date will be May 31,2026. During this time, we will periodically collect data and conduct surveys. You will be asked to:

1. Participate in initial and follow-up surveys.
2. Allow periodic monitoring of your well-water levels and quality through remote monitoring and field visits.

Your active involvement throughout the study period is essential for gathering comprehensive data and insights. At the end of the study, you will receive regular reports on the findings from the study. These reports will include insights into your well’s water quality and levels, as well as any potential risks identified. We will also provide recommendations for managing and improving your well-water resources.

Limited spots available! Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more.

Public Information Session for Osprey Village Planning Amendments

A public information session is scheduled to discuss proposed amendments to the Secondary Planning Strategy and Land Use Bylaw of the Osprey Village Planned Area. The objective of the amendments is to ensure the planning policies and regulations of Osprey Village better reflect the land use opportunities and restrictions present in the community by permitting appropriate residential development on unserviced land, expand areas that permit residential and commercial uses, and protect open space that is otherwise undevelopable.

The session will take place on February 5, 2025, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Council Chambers in the Municipal Office, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville.

Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend to learn more about the proposed amendment and ask questions.

If you are unable to attend the event in person, you are also invited to participate in the Public Information Session by:

1. joining us online on February 5^th at 6:30 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/@modlnovascotia

2. writing a comment on a Facebook post;

3. sending an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.(External link);

4. sending a letter at 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS, B4V 9E4.

If you have any questions on this review, please send us an e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Notice of Intention to Adopt Cluster Development Regulations

On, January 28, 2025, Municipal Council passed First Reading on an amendment to establish Cluster Development regulations. The proposed regulations will guide how development of six or more units on one partially or entirely unserviced lot are permitted through the development agreement approvals process.

A public information session will be held prior to a public hearing and second reading to give residents opportunities to learn about the regulations and ask questions. Details about this session will posted in the coming weeks.

The public hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 11. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am and will be held in Municipal Council Chambers at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville.

To stay updated about this project, including times and dates for the information session, please click here where you can sign up for our newsletter updates in the Stay Informed section of our engagement website for this project.

For further information, contact the Planning Department offices at 902-530-2802, or visit engage.modl.ca/cluster-development-regulations.

Posted January 28, 2025 at 11:03am.

Council First Reading for Cluster Development Regulations

On January 28, 2025, the Cluster Development regulations will be brought forward to the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg's (MODL) Council in the form of amendments to the Municipal Planning Strategy and Municipal-Wide Land Use By-law. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. and will be held in Municipal Council Chambers at 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville. Council meetings are open to the public and any interested residents are encouraged to attend. To view Council's agenda for January 28, 2025, click here.

The amendments to MODL’s planning documents contain the regulations for cluster developments. The Land Use By-law will define what developments these regulations apply to. To view the proposed Land Use By-law, click here. 

The Municipal Planning Strategy outlines the procedure by which cluster developments are permitted by development agreement, the requirements that such a development agreement can contain, and the provisions for non-conforming (grandfathered) bare land condominiums, among other policies. To view the proposed Municipal Planning Strategy, click here.

A staff report is available by clicking here. Next steps in this process involve a public information session and a formal public hearing. This website will be updated as soon as dates and times are confirmed.

Notice of Expiry – Cluster Development First Reading

On December 27, 2024, the regulations establishing the Cluster Development regulations reached the one-hundred-and-fifty-day expiry period and are no longer in effect. Under section 246 (4) of the Municipal Government Act, a proposed land-use by-law amendment which has not come into full effect within this timeframe becomes inactive. Council may choose to re-initiate the process by approving first reading again. For more information, including project documents, please click here.

Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Advisory Committee

The Lunenburg County Anti-Racism & Anti-Discrimination Advisory Committee (ARADAC) is established to advise the respective administrations and elected bodies of the Town of Lunenburg, Municipality of the District of Lunenburg, Municipality of Chester, Town of Bridgewater and Town of Mahone Bay to advance, strengthen, support, and unify the five municipal units in adopting and implementing Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination initiatives throughout Lunenburg County.

The ARADAC works with partners and communities to help lead and support anti-racism and anti-discrimination initiatives and promote equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives. They would work to identify and address systemic racism and inequity in government policy, legislation, programs and services. The ARADAC is an advisory body and is an opportunity to provide valuable perspectives and recommendations for consideration of each respective Council. The ARADRC is supported by a Regional Coordinator.

Interested people are encouraged to complete the intake form.

Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.

Forward questions to:

Jennifer Webber, Communications Officer & Outreach Coordinator
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Municipality of the District of Chester
(902) 275-4107

Coastal Protection Regulations Industry Information Session

Builders, developers, surveyors, real estate agents, and other industry professionals are invited to join the Planning and Development Services staff of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg to learn about the new Coastal Protection Regulations over a free breakfast at the Best Western Hotel.

7:45am            Doors open

8:00am            Buffet breakfast and presentation focused on the topics/issues that are most relevant to people in the industry

8:30am            Q&A

9:00am            Event ends

Please RSVP to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by Thursday, November 21, 2024.

New Playground Open at MARC Ballfields!

The Municipal Activity and Recreation Complex in Dayspring, better known as the MARC, is a year round outdoor recreation facility. With 100 acres of open space, including fields, woods, ponds, brooks and trails, the MARC is perfect for flying a kite, having a picnic, stargazing, watching wildlife near the ponds or exploring the trails on foot, or on mountain bike. The complex also boasts softball fields, an 18-Hole Disc Golf Course (9 baskets), a BMX/Mountain bike skills park and children's playground.  With so many offerings, the MARC is ideal to meet all of your recreation needs.

MARC Address:

• Recreation Complex - 33 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring
• Ballfields - 97 Leary Fraser Road, Dayspring

Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed is considered an invasive species in Nova Scotia

Japanese Knotweed grows mainly in urban habitats but may also be found in natural watercourse areas. It thrives in full sunlight, preferring open exposure, but can also survive in deep shade. Look for Japanese Knotweed along roadsides, ditches, fence lines, and around old homesteads. This invasive species grows in thick clumps that block out sunlight, effectively shading out native species and reducing biodiversity.

What Can You Do?

• Promote the use of native plants for gardens and landscaping; avoid planting invasive species.
• When removing Knotweed from your property, do not burn the plant, or place it in a backyard compost pile or your green cart.
• Double bag it and leave it in the sun to rot, then discard.
• Remove the entire root system, or the plant will resprout from remaining roots.
• Dig up young Knotweed plants to prevent further spread.
• Cover the plant with dark material to block out the sun and cook the plant. This process, called tarping, is best done when started in late spring. This is not recommended for low light areas.
• If you spot this invasive species, report the location to the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council or iNaturalist.ca.

For more information, visit the Nova Scotia Invasive Species Council website: https://nsinvasives.ca/

Notice of Approval: Coastal Protection Regulations

The amended Municipal Planning Strategy and new Municipal-Wide Land Use By-Law pertaining to Coastal Protection Regulations were reviewed and approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Friday, August 9, 2024. The regulations are effective as of the date of this advertisement.

To inspect the amended Municipal Planning Strategy and new Municipal-Wide Land Use By-Law, visit the MODL Municipal Services Building at 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS from Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or access the documents online at www.modl.ca/zoning. If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Tina Robichaud-Bond
Acting Municipal Clerk

Published online – August 13, 2024 8:21am

Notice of Intention to Adopt Cluster Development Regulations

On July 30, 2024, Municipal Council conducted First Reading of the amended Municipal Planning Strategy (MPS) and Municipal Wide Land Use By-law (LUB) to establish Cluster Development regulations in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg. This notice is to advise residents that the amended MPS and LUB are effective as of the date of First Reading.

A public information session and public hearing will be held at a date to be determined.  The Public will be given notice of the date/time when available. 

Click pdf Public Notice (552 KB) to view it in its entirety. 

Published Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Indian Falls Stair Replacement Project

This summer, MODL will be replacing the wooden stairway at Indian Falls. Unfortunately, we do expect unavoidable disruption to park users.

The current wooden stairway has been in place for many years and is heavily used by park users wishing to gain access to the rocky beach. Although the stairway has been regularly maintained, it is a wooden structure and has now reached the end of its life. The stairway is currently closed.

In the 2024-2025 capital budget, funds have been allocated for the design, construction, and installation of a new set of steel stairs. This will address the safety concerns and enable the public to safely access the riverfront. Using steel will aid in the maintenance and longevity of the stairs.

We will be removing the stairs soon and there will be periods of time this summer when the park trails may be closed to facilitate construction. We expect to provide dates shortly for the stair removal and foundation construction. Dates for the stair installation will be provided at a future time.

Park users can expect interruptions throughout the season. We will work with the successful bidder on this project to minimize interruptions and provide public notice as far in advance as possible through our MODL and Recreation Facebook pages.