DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG, COOKVILLE, N.S. March 31, 2026 — The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has released its 2026–2027 budget, focusing on quality of life, core infrastructure, climate action, long‑term regional economic growth, and enhanced communications and engagement. The $49.9‑million operating budget and $33.2‑million capital and Canada Community‑Building Fund investments support major upgrades to wastewater and recreation infrastructure while maintaining a balanced financial plan.
The budget directs funding toward relief for residents facing rising costs, enhancements to public recreation facilities, an expanded transit system, and strategic upgrades to municipal infrastructure. Key investments include $24.5 million for the Cookville Wastewater Expansion, year‑one upgrades to the MARC and Sawpit Wharf and strengthened affordability measures including $650,000 in targeted property tax relief.
Read full news release online.
Process Followed:
Council is committed to a robust Budget meeting process as they develop the 2026/2027 Budget, and the public is invited to get involved.
- This project website (sign up for direct email updates in the Stay Informed widget).
- All budget presentations will take place at meetings of the Finance Committee or Council and streamed on YouTube to ensure information is easily accessible.
- An expanded Public Input Session will be held at five of the six budget meetings.
At the first five meetings (see dates and times below), Council will receive budget-specific presentations. After the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council, with a maximum five minutes per person, in a Public Input Session.
At the final meeting on Tuesday, March 31, Council will vote after a presentation of the final versions of the Budgets.
For those who cannot attend in person, the presentations will be recorded and available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@modlnovascotia.
Budget Schedule
Tuesday, November 25, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance presented the Draft Capital Budget. View the presentation and Council deliberation on YouTube.
Tuesday, January 13, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the updates to the Draft Capital Budget.
- After the Draft Capital Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Thursday, February 12, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the Draft Operating Budget.
- After the Draft Operating Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Tuesday, March 3, 1pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the updates to the Draft Operating Budget.
- After the Draft Operating Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Tuesday, March 24, 9am in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the revised Draft Operating and Draft Capital Budgets.
- After the Draft Operating and Draft Capital Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Tuesday, March 31, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the final Operating and Draft Capital Budgets.
- Council will then vote on the Operating and Draft Capital Budgets.
DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG, COOKVILLE, N.S. March 31, 2026 — The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg has released its 2026–2027 budget, focusing on quality of life, core infrastructure, climate action, long‑term regional economic growth, and enhanced communications and engagement. The $49.9‑million operating budget and $33.2‑million capital and Canada Community‑Building Fund investments support major upgrades to wastewater and recreation infrastructure while maintaining a balanced financial plan.
The budget directs funding toward relief for residents facing rising costs, enhancements to public recreation facilities, an expanded transit system, and strategic upgrades to municipal infrastructure. Key investments include $24.5 million for the Cookville Wastewater Expansion, year‑one upgrades to the MARC and Sawpit Wharf and strengthened affordability measures including $650,000 in targeted property tax relief.
Read full news release online.
Process Followed:
Council is committed to a robust Budget meeting process as they develop the 2026/2027 Budget, and the public is invited to get involved.
- This project website (sign up for direct email updates in the Stay Informed widget).
- All budget presentations will take place at meetings of the Finance Committee or Council and streamed on YouTube to ensure information is easily accessible.
- An expanded Public Input Session will be held at five of the six budget meetings.
At the first five meetings (see dates and times below), Council will receive budget-specific presentations. After the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council, with a maximum five minutes per person, in a Public Input Session.
At the final meeting on Tuesday, March 31, Council will vote after a presentation of the final versions of the Budgets.
For those who cannot attend in person, the presentations will be recorded and available on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@modlnovascotia.
Budget Schedule
Tuesday, November 25, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance presented the Draft Capital Budget. View the presentation and Council deliberation on YouTube.
Tuesday, January 13, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the updates to the Draft Capital Budget.
- After the Draft Capital Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Thursday, February 12, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the Draft Operating Budget.
- After the Draft Operating Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Tuesday, March 3, 1pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the updates to the Draft Operating Budget.
- After the Draft Operating Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Tuesday, March 24, 9am in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the revised Draft Operating and Draft Capital Budgets.
- After the Draft Operating and Draft Capital Budget presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to address Council in a Public Input Session, with a maximum five minutes per person.
- Council will then deliberate on the staff content and public input.
Tuesday, March 31, 6pm in Council Chambers
- The Director of Finance will present the final Operating and Draft Capital Budgets.
- Council will then vote on the Operating and Draft Capital Budgets.
