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Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting - Prince, Juniper and Clyke Street Land Use Amendments
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A Special Planning Advisory Committee Meeting has been scheduled to discuss amendments to the Town's Community Plan (Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law) that will affect properties on Prince Street (Civic Nos. 187–344), Juniper Street (Civic Nos. 60, 70, and 55), and Clyke Street.
The amendments involve rezoning and redesignating lands at the western end of Prince Street from the Regional Service (RS) Zone and Policy Area Designation to the Urban Corridor (UC) Zone and Policy Area Designation.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | 5:30PM
J. Harris Read Room, Colchester East Hants Library
Learn More: pdf West Prince Amendments - May 5(1.19 MB)

Active Transportation Plan Report
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Through 2024-25, the Town of Truro developed a Implementation Plan for the Town's Active Transportation Plan. The Implementation Plan will is the starting point for the next phase of development of the AT network. The Implementation Plan:
- studys design considerations, key routes, intersections, required and traffic crossings,
- investigates and make recommendations on the condition and quality of sidewalks, bike lanes, crosswalks, and other required infrastructure elements,
- observes traffic flows, and the interactions between different modes of transportation, and addresses potential safety concerns,
- and establishes the feasibility of the Wabanaki Trail, as the proposed trail follows rail corridors and crosses rail lines.
To see the full plan and report, visit - Active Transportation Plan

2025 Spring Flushing Schedule
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The Truro Water Utility undertakes flushing of the water mains in Truro during the Fall of each year. Residents are notified during the water main flushing each fall and a schedule of the annual flushing is posted here, and also to the Town’s social media, local radio stations and newspaper.
Residents may experience temporary discolouration of water while the water main is being flushed and periods of low pressure. For this reason, residents are advised to restrict water usage during flushing times.
Click on the link below to visit the 2025 Spring Flushing Schedule Page