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Public Hearing Notice - Subdivision Bylaw Amendments

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on WEDNESDAY, September 25, 2024, at 6pm. It will be held in Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 1 Church Street, Truro.
Council will consider the following planning amendments at this meeting:

1. Amendments to the Colchester Subdivision Bylaw including approval of a lot that does not meet the frontage requirements provided the purpose is for a telecommunication tower, addition of flag lots, amendments to the provisions of private roads, and text amendments.

Any representation and/or written objections by interested persons concerning these amendments 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 Hearing, 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, September 9, 2024
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer

Tender Specifications - Half Ton Truck

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Notice of Approval LUB Amendment & Development Agreement

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

Request for Proposals Notice - Architectural Design Services

pdf Request for Proposals Notice - Architectural Design Services (109 KB)  - Closing Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 3pm 

Public Hearing Notice

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on
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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:

  1. 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

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.