News
Tender - Hired Heavy Equipment - Flood Work Projects 2026/27
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Tuesday, 14 April 2026 18:37
pdf Hired Heavy Equipment Tender FAC Projects 2026(382 KB) - Closing Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3pm
Public Hearing Notice
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Tuesday, 07 April 2026 13:13
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Colchester will be holding a PUBLIC HEARING on MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026 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 Public Hearing: A request to amend the Land Use Bylaw to rezone property located at 2204 Highway 4, PID 20131793 from RG – Rural General and AP-Agriculture Potential to P2 – Commercial Recreation. Should the rezoning be successful, the development of a campground is proposed.
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/Planning under Current Planning Applications. 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, April 7, 2026
Dan Troke,
Chief Administrative Officer
Robie Street Pumping Station Replacement Project
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- Category: News
- Published: Saturday, 04 April 2026 15:54
Construction on the Robie Street Sewer Pumping Station Replacement project will be commencing this weekend. The existing sewer pumping station is located within the sidewalk at 71 Robie Street (directly in front of Berry’s Motel) and will be relocated across the street to the greenspace in front of the Fundy Trail Centre Mall. Our contractor has erected fencing this week to enclose their work area.
Traffic control on Robie Street will be implemented Sunday night and will include concrete jersey barriers in the northern-most lane. It is expected that the north lane of Robie Street will be closed 24-hours per day for approximately a week, while excavation and directional drilling take place. Intermittent disruptions to the flow of traffic is anticipated on Robie Street over the next month while this work is completed.
Tender - Project 2602-1560 - Birch Street Sidewalk Replacement, Salmon River
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- Category: Tenders & Proposals
- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 16:23
pdf Tender Notice 2602 1560(109 KB) - Closing, Thursday, April 23rd at 3:00pm
Deer Population Research Starting April 2nd
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 11:40
Starting April 2, 2026 and continuing throughout the month the Municipality will be conducting deer population research in the communities of BIBLE HILL, VALLEY, BROOKSIDE, SALMON RIVER, LOWER TRURO, TRURO HEIGHTS and HILDEN.
Please note, to complete this work our wildlife consultant may be required to pass through private property. We appreciate the community's cooperation as we conduct this important research. If you have any questions please contact the Municipal office.
Volunteer Opportunities - Committee Vacancies
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- Category: Notices
- Published: Thursday, 02 April 2026 06:04
The Municipality of Colchester is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the following Committees for balance of the 2024-2028 term of Council (ending October 2028):
- Citizens Monitoring Committees (for Wind Turbines): citizen representatives for the Windy Ridge/Kutnuk Projects, as well as for the Higgins Mountain Project;
- Debert Water Utility Advisory Committee: citizens must be serviced by the Water Utility;
- Audit Committee; and,
- Colchester Planning Advisory Committee: seeking representation from citizens in rural areas of Colchester County.
Individuals interested should complete an application form including any relevant background information, and send to the Municipality of Colchester, c/o the Nominating Committee, 1 Church Street, Truro, B2N3Z5 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline for applications/expressions of interest is April 15, 2026, or until all vacancies are filled.
pdf Citizen Application for Municipality of Colchester Committees(81 KB)
Dated April 1, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer