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Lambton County Library and Lambton County Museums team up to help showcase Lambton’s history

Lambton County Museums and Lambton County Library are looking for residents to show off their local historical items and tell them about it, as part of Lambton County’s 175th Anniversary Celebrations.

“Lambton 175 Show & Tell invites residents to show us cherished possessions that reflect Lambton's diverse past,” said Adrienne Lebert, Public Services Coordinator, Lambton County Library. “Whether it's a family photograph capturing generations gone by, a handwritten diary chronicling local life,...

Dredging Notice: Grand Bend and Port Franks

UPDATE (June 6, 2024): The Municipality of Lambton Shores has obtained the required permits from upper agencies to begin in-water operations/prop washing operations in the Grand Bend Channel beginning June 7, 2024 (weather permitting).

Please note that due to current restrictions in place by Provincial and Federal agencies, the Municipality (and its contractors) is prohibited from completing any dredging or other in-water (prop washing) work at this time.

Our crews will continue to monitor channel...

Council Highlights: April 2024

Council Highlights for April 2024:

• Council awarded a 3 year cemetery grass maintenance contract to 4C Commercial Mowing for $ 63,280.00 annually
• The 2023 Annual Water Reports were received by Council
• Council received both the 2023 Development Charges and Cash in Lieu of Parkland Statements
• The 2024 Forest BIA Budget was approved
• Council received an update on the Port Franks Marina Operations and confirmed that no spot dredging take place at the Port Franks Marina this spring; due to this decision,...

Notice of Intention to Declare Surplus: Part 1 of Plan 25R-11410

At their meeting on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, Council will consider declaring the following lands to be surplus to the needs of the Municipality.

Part 1 of Plan 25R-11410 being Part of Lot 1 on Registered Plan No. 9 (identified in red below):

The intention is to sell the 14m parcel of land to the abutting landowner at 50 Main Street, in order to provide access to the property from Dietrich Avenue.

Council received a presentation and report on this request at a council meeting on October 17, 2023.

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Lambton Shores Launches Grant Program for Sump Pump Disconnection and Backwater Valve Installation

The Municipality of Lambton Shores has launched a new grant program to assist residents with disconnecting sump pumps from the sanitary sewers and installing backwater valves in their home. The program aims to reduce the strain on the sanitary sewer system and reduce the risk of basement flooding and other damage related to sewage backups.

During heavy rainfalls, sanitary sewers can become overloaded if there are sump pumps or foundation drains discharging unnecessary volumes of water into the...