Public Works
Below are some frequently asked questions about Public Works. If your question is not answered below, please contact the Public Works Department of the Town of Port Hawkesbury at 1-902-625-1975.
You can request a streetlight repair at Nova Scotia Power Inc. or call 1-800-428-6230 or call Public Works at 1-902-625-1975.
You can report a water main leak 24 hours a day by contacting Town of P.H. Public Works at 1-902-625-1975.
If you have a sewer pipe blockage and/or backup in your home you should contact a plumbing contractor. A plumbing contractor will investigate to determine the cause of the problem and take corrective action. A plumbing contractor will also be able to determine if the pipe blockage is in the section of pipe maintained by the home owner or the Town. Check the yellow pages for a list of plumbing contractors.
If you see that a sewage pumping station is overflowing, you should immediately contact Public Works. You can contact us 24 hours a day at 1-902-625-1975.
If you are experiencing a period of water discoloration you should first try to open your water fixtures for a few minutes to flush your water service and plumbing pipes. Most of the time a period of water discoloration is short lived and the problem will correct itself. Occasionally, open fire hydrants can cause some rust and scale products, which normally adhere to the inside of the water mains, to break away. This sediment disturbance may cause water to appear cloudy or dirty. Water main repair or construction can also cause this temporary inconvenience. If this condition occurs in your system, allow the cold-water tap to run until the water clears. If you are experiencing a prolonged period of discolored water, you can contact Town of P.H. Public Works 24 hours a day at 1-902-625-1975.
Call the Engineering and Public Works Department Manager at 1-902-625-7899.
Chlorine is the disinfecting agent used by most public water systems to kill bacteria during the water treatment process. A small amount is left in the water right up to your tap to inhibit microbial growth in the piping. To remove the chlorine taste or smell, fill a clean pitcher or container with cold tap water and leave it uncovered overnight in the refrigerator. The chlorine content will dissipate.
Yes. The Town of Port Hawkesbury Water Utility must adhere to strict guidelines and standards for safe drinking water. Water Utility staff monitors the water treatment and distribution systems on a daily basis, and submit weekly samples to a third party laboratory for microbial and bacteriological testing. Information regarding the Nova Scotia drinking water standards are available at Nova Scotia Environment.
If you need to have your water service connection turned off or on you can contact Town of P.H. Public Works between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday at 1-902-625-1975. If it is an emergency situation you can contact a staff person 24 hours a day by calling 1-902-625-1975.
Latest Public Works News
NOTICE TO PUBLIC- SPRUCE STREET EXTENSION PROJECT – Road Closure Update
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The full daytime road closure on Spruce Street was originally anticipated to conclude today. However, due to weather-related delays experienced last week, the contractor was unable to complete the planned work as expected. As a result, the daytime road closure will need to remain in place next week. The closure will continue Monday to Friday…
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PRIDE MONTH – Flag Raising, Walk and Celebration – June 1st at 3:30
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – Spruce Street Sewer Extension Project
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JOB OPPORTUNITY – Water/Wastewater Facility Operator
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NOVA SCOTIA REGULATORY AND APPEALS BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 2
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Blue bag collection for Tuesday, February 24th has been MOVED to Wednesday, February 25th due to the predicted weather conditions. Please ensure that bags are away from the curb so they do not interfere with snow removal operations.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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Waste collection for Monday February 2nd is CANCELLED due to the impending weather. Zone 1 collection will take place on Wednesday February 4th. Please take any bags away from the street to avoid interference with snow plowing operations.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 2
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Waste collection for Tuesday, January 27th is CANCELLED due to the impending weather. Zone 2 collection will take place on Thursday January 29th. Please Note: Zone 1 Collection will take place Wednesday, January 28th. Please take any bags away from the street to avoid interference with snow plowing operations.
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CLOSED- MONDAY, January 26, 2026
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Due to due to worsening weather conditions, the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and the Town of Port Hawkesbury Municipal Office will remain CLOSED on Monday, January 26. The Town of Port Hawkesbury apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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Waste collection for Monday January 26th is CANCELLED due to the impending weather. Zone 1 collection will take place on Wednesday January 28th. Please take any bags away from the street to avoid interference with snow plowing operations.
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NOTICE – LANDRIE LAKE WATER UTILITY REGISTRATION FOR UNDERTAKING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENT ACT
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1:
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Green bin and clear bag collection for the Cairdeil and Queen Street Trailer Parks will take place on Tuesday January 6th. Please ensure that your green bins and clear bags are curbside by 7am. GFL apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – SNOW REMOVAL WORKER
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Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and Municipal Office Closed for the day
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The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and Municipal Office are closed for the day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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Waste Collection for December 15th is rescheduled to Wednesday, December 17th. Please remove your bags from the curb and ensure they are curbside by 7am on Wednesday. GFL apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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DECEMBER 9, 2025 Notice: Water Main Leak – Ryans Road
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Residents are advised of a water main leak on Road. Public Works crews will be conducting the repair today and water service will be impacted on Old Sydney Road (Reeves to Cemetery area), Ryans Road, Waye Court, and Bourinot Drive while repairs are completed. Residents in the surrounding area may experience periods of low pressure…
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Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre – Town of Port Hawkesbury Municipal Office Closing at 3pm
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The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and Town of Port Hawkesbury Municipal Offices will be closing at 3pm today due to the deteriorating weather conditions.
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Notice: Water Main Leak – Ryans Road
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Residents are advised of a water main leak on Road. Public Works crews will be conducting the repair today and water service will be impacted on Old Sydney Road (Reeves to Cemetery area), Ryans Road, Waye Court, and Bourinot Drive while repairs are completed. Residents in the surrounding area may experience periods of low pressure…
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WASTE NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1: Waste Collection for December 8th is rescheduled to Wednesday, December 10th. Please remove your bags from the curb and ensure they are curbside by 7am on Wednesday. GFL apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Recycling Changes Launch: What it Means for The Town of Port Hawkesbury
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December 2025 Recycling Changes Launch Across the Province: What it Means for the Town of Port Hawkesbury On December 1, Nova Scotia launched a new residential recycling model that shifts responsibility from municipalities to the producers of packaging and paper products. This change is part of the province’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiative, designed to…
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PUBLIC NOTICE – Planned Water System Connection – Monday, December 8, 2025
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The Town of Port Hawkesbury will be completing a final water system connection (“tie-in”) on Monday, December 8, 2025.(A tie-in is simply the last step where new pipes or equipment are connected to the existing water system.) To complete this work safely, the main water line from the Water Treatment Plant will be shut off…
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – FIRE HYDRANT FLOW TESTING – MONDAY NOVEMBER 24, 2025
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Notice to Residents: Please be advised that Fire Hydrant Flow Testing will be conducted on Monday, November 24, 2025, starting after 10:00pm to approximately 12:00pm in the following areas: During this time, residents may experience periods of low water pressure and temporary water discoloration. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you…
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REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY – TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC – GRANVILLE STREET BRIDGE CLOSURES OCTOBER 9, 2025
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
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Bridge Closures at Granville St./Reeves St.
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Notice to Residents in Zone 1
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1: Due to Labor Day, green bin and clear bag collection will be collected on Wednesday September 3rd. Please have your green bin and clear bags curbside by 7am.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – ROAD CLOSURE August 20, 2025
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REMINDER TO RESIDENTS
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REMINDER TO RESIDENTS – Summer weekly green cart collection has begun! You can now put your green cart curbside each week for collection. Please ensure your green carts are curbside by 7am. For the online version of the Waste Collection Schedule please visit : PH Green Bin Calendar 2025 – 11×17 double-sided
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Notice to Residents – 2025 Capital Paving Project
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Please be advised that asphalt milling and paving will begin today on various streets throughout the Town. Work will take place daily from approximately 7:00 a.m. to dusk. Local traffic access may be limited during construction. Residents are asked not to park curbside overnight or during daytime work hours in affected areas. Temporary driveway access…
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – TAMARAC TRAIL NETWORK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT STARTING MAY 28, 2025
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NOTICE TO PUBLIC: COMMUNITY PARK WASHROOMS CLOSED MAY 22, 2025
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Due to water line maintenance the Port Hawkesbury Community Park Washrooms will be CLOSED for the day on Thursday, May 22, 2025 and will reopen Friday. Please share
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1: Due to a mechanical issue, GFL will not be able to complete collection on the following streets: Sydney Road, Ryan’s Road, Waye Court, and Queen Street & Cardiel Trailer Park. The route will be completed Tuesday April 1st. GFL apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Fire Hydrant Flow Testing Notice
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Notice to Residents: Please be advised that Fire Hydrant Flow Testing will be conducted on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, starting after 9:00pm to approximately 11:00pm in the following areas: During this time, residents may experience periods of low water pressure and temporary water discoloration. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you…
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Notice: Water Main Repair – Reeves Street
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Notice: Water Main Repair – Reeves Street Public Works crews are working to repair a water main break on Reeves Street between Pitt Street intersection and the MacSween Street intersection (Adjacent to the Unifor Building). Water service in the area will be impacted, and customers may experience no or low water pressure while repairs are…
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Notice to Residents in Zone 1
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1: GFL has notified that due to mechanical issues, waste collection will be delayed but will commence once resolved. Sorry for the inconvenience this may cause.
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Notice to Residents: Solid Waste Collection, Zone 1, January 6th.
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Due to the current weather conditions and Causeway closure to high sided vehicles, GFL has advised that today’s collection will be cancelled and collected on Wednesday, January 8th.
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Water Main Repair – MacDonald Street
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Residents are advised of a water main repair on MacDonald Street. Public Works crews will be conducting the repair today and water service will be shut off on MacDonald Street between Queen Street and Granville Street while repairs are completed. Residents in the surrounding area may experience periods of low pressure or water discoloration, it…
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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Due to Remembrance Day, Green bin and clear bag collection will take place on Wednesday November 13th Please ensure that your green bins and clear bags are curbside by 7am.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – PINE RIDGE DRIVE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION TRAIL PROJECT
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF WATER MAIN LEAK – OAK CRESCENT
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Notice: Water Main Leak – Oak Crescent Residents are advised of a water main leak on Oak Crescent. Public Works crews will be conducting the repair today and water service will be shut off on Oak Crescent between Elm Court and Birchwood Court while repairs are completed. Residents in the surrounding area may experience periods…
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS – SIDEWALK UPGRADES
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: CAPITAL PAVING STARTING AUGUST 26, 2024
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF SPRING WATER MAIN FLUSHING
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Notice To Residents in ZONE 1
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1: Due to the holiday, green bin and clear bag collection will take place on Wednesday, February 21st. Please have your waste curbside by 7am.
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1
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NOTICE TO RESIDENTS IN ZONE 1: Due to the extreme weather and snow clearing efforts, Waste collection will be moved to Wednesday, February 7th. GFL apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Homeowners Guide to Flood Prevention and Safety
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Learn how to keep your land and property safe from flood damage with our 2023 Homeowners Guide to Flood Prevention and Safety. Visit Emergency Management to view or download your copy today.
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2023- 2024 Winter Parking Restrictions
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