The Wolfville Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was originally constructed in 1979 to provide secondary treatment to the community. A series of aeration upgrades were completed 1991, 2013 (lagoon cell #1), and 2019 (lagoon cell #2). The most recent upgrades were completed in 2021 (Phase 1) which included new influent screens and replacement of the disinfection system.

Flow is delivered to the WWTP by two pumping stations; one from Grand Pre and the other from Wolfville. The facility currently includes influent screening, two-cell aerated lagoons, and Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection. Treated effluent is discharged to the Minas Basin.

With population growth, the facility has struggled with compliance issues and experiences flows above its rated capacity during peak wet weather events so the Town undertook a series of studies to understand the issues. Now, to manage these concerns and to prepare for increases in population, we are proceeding with a combination of aeration upgrades coupled with the construction of a third aerated lagoon cell to improve performance. This work is now underway.

Mass excavation and embankment is expected to start in July and will last for approximately eight to ten weeks. This includes the removal of soil, fill, rock or other material to prepare the site for construction followed by the importing of earthen/granular materials to prepare the lagoon berms and foundation for the blower building. Importing of material to site will result in an increase in truck traffic on Old Dyke Lane.

Construction of the cast-in-place concrete foundation for the blower building is anticipated to start mid to late July and last for approximately four to six weeks. This includes formwork and reinforcing (rebar) for the footings, frost walls, and building slab. Once complete, work on the building superstructure will commence. Interior/exterior masonry work is expected to start in mid to late August and last for approximately four to six weeks. The blower building should be ‘roof tight’ by mid to late September.

The Wolfville Recreation Team is coming to a neighbourhood park near you this summer with games and tacos!

We’re partnering with the Front Street Community Oven to host a Neighbourhood Cookout in your neighbourhood park, and we can't wait to see you there!

Visit the Wolfville Recreation team at the park that you feel the most connected to and join us in making and eating a meal together (all food will be provided), playing park games, and share with us all of your amazing programming and recreation ideas.

We cannot wait to meet you, but if you are not able make it and would still like to connect with us, please send an email to recreation@wolfville.ca or call 902-542-3019 and we will get back to you.

Cookout dates below. More information about the event in your neighbourhood will be available as the date gets closer.

July 9th – West End Park, 19 Stead Parkway
July 11th – Pond View Park, 55 Chambers Close
July 16th – Basin Drive Park, 25 Basin Drive
July 18th – Evangeline Park, 44 Evangeline Court
July 23rd – Rotary Park, 40 Orchard Avenue
July 30th – Olsen Pond Park, 41 Olsen Drive
August 1st – Woodman’s Grove Park, 70 Woodman Road

All cookouts will be from 5-7pm.

For updates and cancellation due to weather, please visit www.wolfville.ca

Over the past number of years, the Town has been made aware of negative interactions between off leash dogs and other Park users. Over the past months, the number of complaints has increased. 

As a result, Town staff have been working to gather information, as well as community feedback, to better understand the issues that are impacting public safety. This was presented to Committee of the Whole and Council in a report called RFD 023-2025 Off leash dog approach for Reservoir Park. You can read the full report, by clicking here.

At the June 17 meeting of Council, the following motion was passed:

THAT COUNCIL SUPPORT A TIME OF USE RESTRICTION AS A PILOT PROJECT, AS PERMITTED BY THE DOG CONTROL BYLAW, THAT WOULD REQUIRE ALL DOGS IN RESERVOIR PARK TO REMAIN ON LEASH BETWEEN 10AM AND 7PM DAILY, WHERE WE WILL RE-EVALUATE BY JANUARY 2026, WHERE THAT PERIOD WOULD BE USED TO GAIN FEEDBACK ON SEASONAL APPROACH OR ANY OTHER TOPICS THAT MAY ARISE.

So what does this mean for the people and dogs that use Reservoir Park?

Effective June 20, in accordance with Section 4 of Wolfville's Dog Control By-Law, dogs in Reservoir Park must remain on-leash between the hours of 10am and 7pm.

This change is part of a pilot project that will be evaluated with results and recommendations going to Council at Committee of the Whole on January 13, 2026.

Please share how this change impacts you by completing this brief survey.

During the summer months, staff at Wolfville Town Hall will be available to the public on Fridays by phone, email and appointment only.

Monday through Thursday, walk-in service at Town Hall will remain the same. 

This change in Friday service will begin on June 27, 2025, and continues until August 29, 2025.

Visitor support continues to be available at the Visitor Information Centre.

For staff contacts, please click this link.