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Municipality of Colchester

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Colchester Waste Resource ManagementFind Your Collection ScheduleSign up for our online customized calendar and reminder service. A collection schedule unique to your home address can be printed, synced with your own electronic calendar, or you can receive weekly reminders by phone, email or Twitter.

NewslettersStay InformedRead the latest edition of our quarterly newsletter to stay up to date on municipal news, programs, and services.

Build Your BusinessBuild Your BusinessDebert Business Park has the most strategic location in the Maritimes, offering strategic partnerships, advanced transportation networks, and a collaborative business environment.

Solar ColchesterReduce Your Carbon FootprintSolar Colchester is a new municipal program that allows eligible property owners in Colchester to install solar panels with financing assistance from the Municipality.

Explore Central Nova logoExplore Central NovaCentral Nova Scotia is filled with rich culture and heritage, unique culinary tastes, breathtaking nature, adventure activities, and family fun for all ages!

Salmon River School Property Engagement UpdateEngagement UpdateLearn more about our engagement process and results, regarding the former Salmon River School property.

reachAbility logoMoving Accessibility ForwardThe Truro-Colchester Moving Accessibility Forward Plan addresses accessibility improvements for the Truro-Colchester Region. Read the approved plan for more information.

Your TatamagoucheShare Your VoiceThe Municipality of Colchester is undergoing a review of the current Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-Law for the Village of Tatamagouche. Find out more about this review and how to participate.

Upcoming Meetings & Events

  • CouncilThu. 25 Aug, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 15 Sep, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 29 Sep, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeThu. 13 Oct, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • CouncilThu. 27 Oct, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
  • Council CommitteeWed. 9 Nov, 2022 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
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Latest News

  • Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Civic Addressing By-law

    Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Civic Addressing By-law

    TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of Chapter 17 – Civic Addressing By-law, at their regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, beginning at 6 pm.  This meeting

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  • Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings

    Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings

    TAKE NOTICE that the following Council meetings will be held both in-person and virtually:

     Presentation Meetings (held on an as needed basis)

    • August 2, 2022  
    • September 6, 2022

     Council Committee Meetings

    • August 11, 2022
    • September 15, 2022

     Council

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  • Tender Notice - Truro Heights Road Sewer Upgrade

    Tender Notice - Truro Heights Road Sewer Upgrade

    Tender Notice - Truro Heights Sewer Upgrade - Closing Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 3pm

    • Addendum 1 - Truro Heights Sewer Upgrade - Issued Wednesday, August 10, 2022
  • Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

    The Municipality of Colchester requires the services of a qualified electrical contractor and/or EV technician to supply and install six Level 2 EV charging stations at six locations across Colchester County. 

    Project ID:                    MOC-EV-2022

    RFP Issued:                 

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  • Salmon River Elementary School Engagement Update

    Salmon River Elementary School Engagement Update

    The former Salmon River Elementary School property was acquired by the County after the school closed in 2008 and a request for proposals was conducted in 2009 with none received. The school was demolished in 2017 and the site has been vacant for

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  • Public Auction - Disposal of Surplus Equipment

    Public Auction - Disposal of Surplus Equipment

    The Municipality of Colchester held a public auction to dispose of surplus equipment on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Bids were reviewed and successful bidders contacted. 

    Bidders are reminded to pick up their items on Wednesday, June 29th between 2pm and

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Latest Documents

  • pdf Civic Addressing By law, Chapter 17 (DRAFT)
  • pdf Proposed MPS & LUB Amendments, & Development Agreement by Tata Holdings Inc
  • pdf Addendum 1 - Truro Heights Sewer Upgrade
  • pdf Neighbourhood Nuisance By-law - Chapter 2 (June 2022)
  • pdf Debert Business Park Land Sales Policy (January 2021)
  • pdf July 2022 Building Permit Statistics
  • pdf August PUBLIC HEARING Notice Gloade FINAL Map
  • pdf Addendum 1 - Silverwood Drive Paving
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1 Church Street
Truro, NS B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3160
Fax (General Inquires): (902) 843-4066
Toll Free (in Nova Scotia): 1-866-728-5144

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In peace and friendship, and in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, we acknowledge that the Municipality of Colchester is in Mi’kma’ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq.

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