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Lambton Shores Retains Blue Flag Status for 16th Consecutive Year

For the 16th consecutive year, the Municipality of Lambton Shores has earned the prestigious Blue Flag Canada designation at the Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend Marina, and Port Franks Marina. In 2024, the Blue Flag designation was awarded to only 16 beaches and nine marinas across Canada.

The Blue Flag designation is an international award given to beaches and marinas that meet high environmental, safety, and cleanliness standards. The Blue Flag continues to be an important symbol for Canadians...

River Road Conversion to One-Way Street

As of June 26, 2024, River Road (between Ontario Street and Alberta Street) in Grand Bend will be converted to a one-way street. It will remain a two-way street west of Alberta Street.

When? This stretch of River Road will become a one-way street as of June 26. To complete the necessary road work and sign installations, there will be a full road closure along that stretch of River Road.

Road Closure Details:

• Date: June 26, 2024 (weather permitting; alternate date will be June 27, 2024)
• Time: 8:00 am to...

Construction Notice: George Street Retaining Wall Replacement

The Municipality will be undertaking a construction project on George Street, west of Victoria Street in the Town of Forest. The project, which will replace the retaining wall on the north side of George Street, will commence Monday, June 10, 2024 with an anticipated completion date of Monday, June 24, 2024. The schedule is schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances.

During the project, George Street should maintain two-way traffic but may be...

Municipality of Lambton Shores Raises Pride Flags for Pride Month

As a symbol of diversity and inclusion in Lambton Shores, the Pride Flag will be raised at the Municipal Administration Building, the Legacy Recreation Centre, and the Shores Recreation Centre for the month of June. On June 3, 2024, Municipal staff and members of council joined representatives from North Lambton Community Health Centre (NLCHC) and Diversity Ed for a Pride Flag raising ceremony at the Municipal Administration Building. The event featured brief remarks from NLCHC, Diversity Ed,...

Construction Notice: Kennedy Line Bridge - Watermain Connection

The Municipality will be undertaking a construction project at the Kennedy Line Bridge, east of Elliott Road. The project, which will install approximately 100m of watermain underneath the East Branch of the Golden Creek Drain, begins June 17, 2024 with an anticipated completion date in October 2024.

During the project, Kennedy Line directly at the creek crossing of the East Branch of the Golden Creek Drain (map below) will be fully closed to traffic to necessitate these works and speed up the...