BuildNS – Williams Lake Dam Replacement video

Watch video of BuildNS dam replacement at Williams Lake, Halifax. Also: Q & A about the project and BuildNS’ FAQ.
Established in 1968 for the Preservation of Williams Lake

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.

Here’s the WLCC Newsletter for 2026 and your invitation to the AGM (open to the public).
Announcement of the new dam, Oct 2024:
(L to R) David Benoit, Kathleen Hall, Councillor Patty Cuttell, Minister Brendan Maguire, Margo Kerr, Minister Kim Masland, Councillor Shawn Cleary, Johnathan Veale. Photo: Michael Herrick

Williams Lake dam – Dexter Construction will temporarily lower the lake level for the installation of coffer dam.
Photo: Cathy Vaughan, May 18, 2026