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Notice of Intent - Second Reading Chapter 31 - Onsite Water Supply & Septic Program By-law

Take Notice that the Council of the Municipality of the County of Colchester will consider Second Reading of Chapter 31 – Onsite Water Supply & Septic Program By-law at its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 27, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held both in person and virtually via Zoom Webinar.

The proposed Onsite Water Supply & Septic Program By-law is intended to provide a mechanism for property owners to finance improvements to existing potable water supply systems and on-site sewage disposal systems.

The text of the proposed By-law may be inspected or a copy obtained from the Corporate Services Office, 1 Church Street, Truro, or on the Municipality's website at www.colchester.ca.

Anyone wishing to comment on the proposed By-law may do so by calling 902-897-3157 or by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Dated August 6, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer

Tender - Project 2614-1504 - Roof Replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Facility, Lower Truro

pdf Tender Notice 2614 1504(176 KB)  - Closing Friday, August 21, 2026 @ 3:00pm

Issued for Tender-Five Islands Lighthouse Park-Lighthouse Restoration

pdf IFT Lighthouse Restoration Five Islands Lighthouse Park(405 KB) - Closing Friday, August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM

pdf Five Islands Lighthouse Park -Additional Specifications(30 KB)

RFP for 2027- 2035 curbside collection of residential waste, recycling and organics for the Municipality of Colchester, Town of Truro and Town of Stewiacke.

pdf RFP Posting 2027 2035 Curside Collection(48 KB)  -  Closing Monday, September 28, 2026 at 3:00pm

Colchester Planning Advisory Committee Meeting

 

The Colchester Planning Advisory Committee will meet in Council Chambers (3rd Floor) at the Municipal Building at 1 Church Street at 6:00 pm on August 5, 2026, for a public meeting to review and discuss:

  • Proposed amendments to the Colchester Land Use Bylaw
  • A request to enter into a Development Agreement to permit a grouped dwelling development, consisting of five multi-unit buildings, totalling 260 units on lands located on Vimy Road, PIDs 20068540, 20477196, 20287702, and 20479226

If you would like to receive a copy of the staff reports in advance of the meeting or require any further information, please contact Jill McGillicuddy at 782.370.1374 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

 

Virtual Meetings Notice - Council and Council Committee (August to October 2026)

Take Notice that the following Council and Council Committee/Presentation meetings will be held in-person and virtually (as needed):

Council Committee Presentations (held on an as needed basis).

  • August 4, 2026
  • September 1, 2026
  • October 6, 2026

 Council Committee

  • August 13, 2026
  • September 10, 2026
  • October 15, 2026

 Council

  • August 27, 2026
  • September 24, 2026
  • October 29, 2026

 All meetings begin at 6pm unless otherwise noted.  All open session portions of meetings are now being livestreamed here https://www.youtube.com/@municipalityofcolchester/streams.  


Dated July 8, 2026
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer