New dam new design

BuildNS has released an engineering schematic of the new dam at Williams Lake, Halifax.
Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

BuildNS has released an engineering schematic of the new dam at Williams Lake, Halifax.

Here are the documents of the WLCC Annual General Meeting held on 23 June, 2026.

Watch video of BuildNS dam replacement at Williams Lake, Halifax. Also: Q & A about the project and BuildNS’ FAQ.

Installation of a cofferdam is an essential phase of Build Nova Scotia’s construction project to replace the deteriorating, 255-year-old dam on Williams Lake.

Lake levels will begin to drop today and continue over the next 2.5 week as the construction site is prepared for the next important phase of the building of the new dam.