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Why does the old water tower need to be taken down and is it full of chicken? Your questions, answered! + pictures!

The old water tower in Port Hawkesbury (Tamarac) is being demoed.

When we posted this on The Hawk’s Facebook Page, reaction was immediate! This structure has been in the town for many, many years and a lot of people have fond memories associated with it.

There were lots of questions too. How long has it been there? Why is it an unusual shape? Why can’t it be left? Is it full of chicken? (that last one is a joke but MANY people thought, as kids, that it had something to do with KFC)

Well, I don’t have the answers but I know a guys who does! I happen to be married to the Manager of Engineering & Public Works for the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Jason MacMillan. So I called him and asked him all your burning questions, you can listen to that below!

Trevor Boudreau took these pictures of the progress this afternoon.

  • Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.

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