News
Tatamagouche Water Restrictions LIFTED
- Details
- Category: News
- Published: Friday, 17 October 2025 10:28
Attention Customers of the Tatamagouche Water Utility:
Staff have been monitoring the water levels in the French River since the initial advisories and restrictions were put in place and based on improvements in these river levels, the Mandatory Water Conservation Measures have been LIFTED, effective today, October 17, 2025. We always encourage residents to be mindful of water wastage, and we thank you for your cooperation and understanding during these dry drought conditions.
Debert Water System - Fall Flushing 2025
- Details
- Category: News
- Published: Thursday, 16 October 2025 15:56
Our Water Utility Crews will be flushing water lines within the Debert Water System starting on Monday, October 20, 2025.
Debert Water Utility customers may experience dirty water or low pressure during this time. The annual flushing program helps keep the water system functioning safely.
pdf Click here(1.35 MB) to view our map for the schedule of when the water lines in your area will be flushed.
Water Utility Billing Update
- Details
- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 09 October 2025 11:03
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, we are unable to mail out the current water bills for Debert and Tatamagouche.
Payments are due by November 10, 2025.
For payment options, click here.
To obtain a copy of your current bill or balance, please contact our Tax Office at 902-897-3150 (Option 3) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Active Transportation Strategy
- Details
- Category: Uncategorised
- Published: Tuesday, 26 August 2025 11:44
The Municipality of Colchester and Villages of Bible Hill and Tatamagouche have partnered to create a comprehensive active transportation (AT) strategy intended to improve, optimize and prioritize AT options across the region.
In March 2025, the Municipality of Colchester received Provincial Funding from the Connect2 Program to allow for the development of an updated Active Transportation Strategy and in August 2025, staff awarded the contract for the project to Urban Systems. The project will modernize the Municipality’s existing AT Strategy by developing a phased, inclusive, and evidence-based framework for future AT investments and is expected to finish by spring 2026.
Latest Project News
Round 2 of public engagement for the Active Transportation (AT) Strategy is underway and we want to hear from you! Public input from Round 1 helped shape the draft vision, goals, and proposed AT network. Now it’s time to take a closer look and share your thoughts on what’s being proposed for your community. Attend an engagement session or fill out a survey below:
Round 2 Survey Open: March 23-April17 2026
Link to Survey
Explore the draft network and recomended facilities in the documents linked below.
pdf DRAFT AT Network + Facilities(7.09 MB)
pdf DRAFT AT Network Maps(8.77 MB)
Project Webpage - Click to learn more about active transportation and share your thoughts!
What is Active Transportation?Active transportation refers to the movement of people or goods powered by human activity. Active transportation includes walking, cycling and the use of human-powered or hybrid mobility aids such as wheelchairs, scooters, e-bikes, rollerblades, snowshoes, cross-country skis, and more.
|
Engagement
Public Engagement - Round 1
From October to December 2025, residents shared their ideas to help shape the future of walking, biking, and rolling in Colchester.
How People Participated
- Public Open Houses
- Four drop‑in sessions were held in Debert, Truro Heights, and Bible Hill. Each included interactive boards, discussion areas, and light refreshments.
- Online Survey (Now Closed)
- Residents shared their experiences and priorities through a 10‑minute survey available Nov 17–Dec 5. Paper copies were also offered. Survey participants could enter a draw for two $50 local bike shop gift cards.
- Interactive Map
- Participants placed pins to show where they travel, where improvements are needed, and areas they find safe or unsafe for active transportation.
- Community Walk Audits
- Eleven guided walk audits were hosted across Colchester. Residents could also complete a walk audit on their own using the downloadable form.
Engagement Results + Shaping Influences Report
The Shaping Influences Report is a background document that lays the foundation for Colchester and Bible Hill’s new Active Transportation Strategy by outlining community context, existing walking/rolling/cycling conditions, key challenges, and opportunities; summarizing what residents and interest-holders shared during the first round of engagement; and reviewing best practices that will guide the creation of a safe, connected, and accessible active transportation network for all.
Read the Report: pdf Active Transportation Strategy - Shaping Influences Report(8.83 MB)
Public Engagement - Round 2
ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS
|
DATE |
SESSION TYPE |
LOCATION |
TIME |
| Wednesday, March 25 | Public Presentation 3 ways to participate |
In Person Council Chambers - 1 Church Street, Truro |
6:00-8:00PM |
| Online: Interactive Zoom - Register as a meeting participant and ask questions Registration Link |
|||
| Online: Live Stream Youtube - listen in to the presentation without participating or watch at a later date Live Stream Link |
|||
| Thursday, March 26 | Open House | H. Douglas Boyce Village Hall 69 Pictou Rd, Bible Hill |
6:00-8:00PM |
| Saturday, March 28 | Info Table | Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Millbrook Room 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro |
10:00AM-12:00PM |
| Saturday, March 28 | Open House | Rath Eastlink Community Centre - Hallway Table 625 Abenaki Rd, Truro |
3:30-5:30PM |
| Tuesday, March 31 | Open House | Debert Lodge 1191 Plains Road |
6:00-8:00PM |
| Public Presentation | A consultant‑led presentation will introduce the draft AT routes, explain how the network was developed, and walk through key recommendations. |
| Open House | Drop in at any time during an open house to view maps, ask questions, and talk directly with the project team. These sessions are informal and family‑friendly. |
| Info Table | Browse materials or have a casual conversation with staff about the project. |
PUBLIC SURVEY
Survey Open: March 23-April17 2026
Link to Survey
Share your thoughts online at any time during the engagement period for a chance to win 1 out of 2 $50 grocery store gift cards!
Paper copies are available upon request.
Stay Informed
Sign up below with your email to receive updates about the project and public engagement details.
Questions?
Questions about the Active Transportation Strategy can be directed to:
Katie Price
Project Planner
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
- Details
- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 29 May 2025 10:46
Date: May 29, 2025
Author/Byline: Scott Fraser, Director of Corporate Services
Category: Public Notices
Notice of Participation - Canoe Procurement
The Municipality of Colchester intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by Canoe Procurement Group of Canada during the period of June 1st, 2025 to May 31st, 2026. For further information and access to the Canoe RFP notices, please visit the Canoe Procurement Portal at https://canoe.bidsandtenders.ca/Module/Tenders/en, www.purchasingconnection.ca or review the Nova Scotia Provincial Procurement designated tendering site at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders. For further information about Canoe, please visit their website at www.canoeprocurement.ca.
Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study
- Details
- Category: Media Releases
- Published: Thursday, 20 March 2025 09:22
Town of Truro and Municipality of Colchester Announce Joint Regional Transit Feasibility Study
Truro, NS – March 20, 2025 – The Municipality of the County of Colchester and the Town of Truro are pleased to announce the launch of a collaborative initiative to explore the feasibility of introducing new public transit options in the region. The municipalities have retained Arcadis, in collaboration with Colliers Project Leaders, to conduct a Regional Transit Feasibility Study that aims to explore how new transit solutions can connect communities, enhance economic opportunities, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve social equity throughout the Truro and Colchester region.
This study marks an important step toward improving transportation infrastructure and fostering more sustainable and accessible mobility options. By assessing various public transit models, the project will consider how best to serve the diverse needs of residents, businesses, and visitors, with a strong focus on economic, environmental, and social outcomes.
The municipalities are committed to ensuring that the views, ideas, and concerns of the community are central to the planning process. An engagement strategy has been developed to gather meaningful feedback from residents, community organizations, local businesses, transit users, and other identified groups and stakeholders. Community engagement will run from March to May and consist of a variety of outreach activities, including a stakeholder workshop and interviews, pop-up information centres, and two public surveys.
"We are excited to embark on this important initiative with the Municipality of Colchester," said Cathy Hinton, Mayor of the Town of Truro. "Public input is critical to understanding the needs of our community and how best we can create a transit system that works for everyone. Together, we can develop a plan that not only improves transportation but also contributes to a more sustainable and equitable future."
The study is expected to evaluate different models of public transit that could be implemented across the region, taking into account environmental sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and accessibility. It will also explore potential partnerships and funding opportunities, with the goal of building a transportation network that enhances the quality of life for all residents.
"We believe this study represents a significant opportunity to enhance transportation in our region, reduce environmental impact, and improve accessibility for all," said Christine Blair, Mayor of the Municipality of Colchester. "The success of this project depends on the active participation of the public, and we encourage everyone to get involved and have their say."
The first public survey will be open from April 1-22, 2025, and will seek insights into residents’ current transportation challenges. Further details about engagement activities will be shared in the coming weeks.
For more information on the Regional Transit Feasibility Study or to learn how you can participate in upcoming engagement activities, please follow the Town of Truro or Municipality of Colchester's social media or visit their websites.
Together, the Town of Truro and the Municipality of Colchester look forward to working with the community to explore innovative public transit solutions that will benefit everyone in the region.
For more information, contact:
Alison Grant
Manager of Strategic Initiatives and Communications
Town of Truro
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 893-1434
or
Joanna Burris
Sustainability Planner
Municipality of the County of Colchester
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (902) 897-3170
