Update – Inverness Beach and Boardwalk Access

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 16, 2025

Municipality of Inverness County Announces Update to Timeline for the Inverness Wastewater Treatment Plant – Outfall Partial Replacement Project

The Municipality of Inverness County would like to provide an update on the Inverness Wastewater Treatment Plant – Outfall Partial Replacement Project taking place on Inverness Beach.

The project focuses on the partial replacement of a section of a pipe (outfall) that runs treated wastewater (also known as effluent) from the Inverness Wastewater Treatment Plant into the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

As previously announced, the project was scheduled to run from Early April to April 15, 2025. An archaeological assessment and marine construction phase were successfully completed. However, due to unfavourable and unpredictable weather conditions, the onshore construction portion of the project (temporarily impacting access to Inverness Beach and a section of the boardwalk) will continue until the end of April, tentatively between Friday, April 25, and Wednesday, April 30. This date is subject to change based on weather conditions.

“We’re proud of the progress made on this project, especially given the unpredictable weather and ocean surf conditions,” said Melanie Beaton, Deputy CAO, Municipality of Inverness County. “Our crews have adapted quickly, and we’re nearly there. We thank our community for their patience and respecting our safety measures around the site. We look forward to delivering a finished result that benefits the community, residents, and businesses for years to come.”

As bird nesting season began yesterday, April 15, the municipality would like to reassure the community that the team is working closely with Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources to conduct daily site surveys to protect the nesting population.

Although there will be areas of the beach that are fully accessible depending on where residents enter the beach, access to walk the entirety of the beach may depend on tidal conditions. In addition, a section of the Inverness boardwalk will remain closed for the duration of the project.

The Municipality of Inverness County acknowledges the inconvenience, however, asks the public to please stay off the dunes to avoid trampling dune vegetation.

If members of the public have questions or concerns, please free to reach out:

• Email: construction@invernesscounty.ca
• Call toll-free: 1-866-258-0233, select option #5.