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Notice of Approval LUB Amendment & Development Agreement
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- Published: Friday, 16 August 2024 11:31

Municipality of Colchester
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on August 15, 2024, approved an amendment to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law and a development agreement. The development agreement and rezoning are on PID# 20440491, 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill and will allow the two existing buildings to be converted into apartment buildings for a total of 30 units.
The land use by-law amendment and development agreement may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and are also posted on the Municipal website at https://www.colchester.ca/planning
This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice.
Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
Dated in Truro, August 16, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
Public Hearing Notice
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- Published: Tuesday, 30 July 2024 13:08

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on
THURSDAY, AUGUST 15TH
2024 at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following planning application at this meeting:
- A request to amend the Central Colchester Municipal Land Use By-law for a Rezoning and Development Agreement on Lands currently or formerly owned by the Trustees of St. David’s United Church, 149-151 Pictou Road, Bible Hill, PID # 20440491
Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning this amendment may be made at this Public Hearing.
The staff report is posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca
For more information or to learn how to participate in the Public Hearings, contact Jill McGillicuddy at 902-897-3170 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Dated in Truro, July 30, 2024
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Sewage System Improvements in Colchester County
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- Published: Thursday, 25 July 2024 15:15

Today the Province announced funding for the replacement of pumping stations in Lower Truro and Hilden, and 275 metres of sewer pipe in Brookfield and Great Village. These sewage collection system improvements in Colchester County will help improve the reliability of services for existing homes and allow for future expansion.
“Colchester is a vibrant, proud community with a very bright future ahead - both for the people living and working here, and for those looking for a new place to call home,” said Tom Taggart, MLA for Colchester North, on behalf of John Lohr, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. “It’s crucial that this area has the infrastructure in place to continue to thrive and grow, and this investment will help set the course for that bright future.”
The Province will invest $973,000 in the project. An additional $973,000 will come from the Municipality of Colchester and other sources.
“The Municipality of Colchester welcomes the investments by our provincial government partners in strengthening our infrastructure to support new homes and businesses in our county. We are growing. New funding not only stretches our tax dollars to achieve more infrastructure goals, but it assists in our planning for the future,” said Christine Blair, Mayor, Municipality of Colchester.
The project is part of the Municipal Capital Growth Program, a one-time $102-million investment in projects across Nova Scotia – a historic provincial investment in municipal infrastructure.
Notice of Approval - LUB Amendment
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- Published: Thursday, 27 June 2024 11:52

Municipality of Colchester
NOTICE OF APPROVAL
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester, at a hearing held on June 25, 2024, approved amendments to the Central Colchester Land Use By-law. The amendments are for a multi part rezoning on PID# 20031472, 602 Pictou Road, Valley.
The land use by-law amendments may be inspected at the Community Development Office, County Court House, 1 Church Street, Truro, N.S. during regular business hours and are also posted on the Municipal website at www.colchester.ca
This decision may be appealed to the Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board within fourteen (14) days of the date of publication of this notice.
Planning | Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board
Dated in Truro, June 27, 2024
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer
May 2024 Newsletter Correction Notice
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- Published: Friday, 24 May 2024 13:30

Please note the following correction in the Mayor’s article, page 2 of the recently distributed Newsletter:
The date for the Public Open House for the Portapique Build-up Project, is Saturday, June 1st from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, not May 31st as written. Click here to view this newsletter.
Public Auction - Disposal of Surplus Equipment
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- Published: Wednesday, 15 June 2022 15:16

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 6pm at 15 Ventura Drive, Debert. Bank draft or cash will be accepted as payment.
ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE SOLD “AS-IS” AND THE MUNICIPALITY IS NOT LIABLE FOR THE OPERATIONAL CONDITION OF THE EQUIPMENT AT TIME OF SALE.