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Notice of Intent - Second Reading, Civic Addressing By-law
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Tuesday, 16 August 2022 14:43

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 will be held both in person in Council Chambers and virtually via Zoom.
The proposed By-law establishes processes for civic numbering with the intent to better assist emergency service providers in locating properties when responding to emergencies.
The text of the proposed By-law may be inspected or a copy obtained from the Administration Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or is available on the County website at www.colchester.ca. Those interested in addressing the By-law can register by calling 902-897-3184 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dated August 4, 2022
Rob Simonds
Chief Administrative Officer
Upcoming Council & Committee Meetings
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Wednesday, 27 July 2022 07:10

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 Meetings
- August 25, 2022
- September 29, 2022
Anyone wishing to attend these meetings virtually, please contact the Administration Office at 902-897-3184 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Dated July 27, 2022
Rob Simonds
Chief Administrative Officer
Tender Notice - Truro Heights Road Sewer Upgrade
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Tuesday, 19 July 2022 14:54

pdf Tender Notice - Truro Heights Sewer Upgrade (107 KB) - Closing Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 3pm
- pdf Addendum 1 - Truro Heights Sewer Upgrade (27 KB) - Issued Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Request for Proposals: Supply and Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Thursday, 30 June 2022 12:08

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: June 30, 2022
Addendum Issued: July 24, 2022
Updated Deadline: August 5, 2022
All questions related to this RFP should be directed to:
Joanna Burris, Sustainability Planner
Municipality of the County of Colchester
1 Church Street, Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5
Phone: (902) 897-3170
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Salmon River Elementary School Engagement Update
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- Category: News
- Published: Thursday, 23 June 2022 15:18

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 several years with some local recreational use. In 2021, the Municipality began to do some light maintenance of the property. In Fall of 2021 municipal staff began an engagement process to gather residents' thoughts on the future of this property. As a next step, staff will complete a more detailed analysis and recommendation for Council based on the information and input gathered to date
Read about our engagement process and results!
Supporting Documents
Virtual Public Engagement Responses
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.