The Town of Truro is a municipality that serves a population of approximately 14,000 people. The Town of Truro provides services that are necessary and desirable for its citizens; manages and preserves the Town’s public assets; fosters the current and future economic, social, and environmental well-being of the community; and delivers and participates in Provincial programs and initiatives.
The Town of Truro provides departmental services in Corporate Services, Planning and Development, Engineering and Public Works, Parks Recreation and Culture, Policing, and Fire Services.
- Corporate Services
- Planning and Development
- Engineering and Public Works
- Parks, Recreation and Culture
- Truro Police Service
- Truro Fire Service
Corporate Services
The Department of Corporate Services handles:
- Financial Statements and Budgets
- Financial Assistance and Grants
- Property Taxes
- Water and Sewer Billing
- Human Resources and Employment
- Purchasing and Tenders
- Tax Sales
Contact Information
First Floor, Town Hall
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5
Tel: (902) 897-2009
Fax: (902) 893-0501
Email:
Planning and Development
The Planning and Development Department handles:
- Municipal Planning Strategy and Land Use By-laws
- Rezonings and Development Agreements
- Subdivision Applications
- Building and Development Permits
- Registered Heritage Properties and Conservation
- Mapping and GIS
- By-law Enforcement
- Taxi Licence Administration
- Economic Development
Contact Information
Second Floor, Town Hall
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5
Tel: (902) 895-1148
Fax: (902) 893-6091
Email:
Engineering and Public Works
The Department of Engineering and Public Works handles:
- Operations, Maintenance and Capital Improvements of Public Works Infrastructure
- Transportation Services (Streets, Sidewalks, and Traffic Systems)
- Environmental Services (Water Treatment, Water Distribution, Wastewater Collection, and Solid Waste/Garbage Collection)
Contact Information
Second Floor, Town Hall
695 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G5
Tel: (902) 895-4243
Fax: (902) 893-6091
After hours and weekend emergencies, call 902-895-5351
Email:
Parks, Recreation and Culture
The Parks, Recreation and Culture Department handles:
- Parks, Trails and Recreational Facilities
- Community Events
- Community Programs
- Support services to community recreational organizations
- Facilitating the development of groups and organizations
Contact Information
40 Douglas Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 2E7
Tel: (902) 893-6078
Fax: (902) 893-6099
Email:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruroPRC/
Truro Police Service
The Truro Police Service handles the following:
- 24-hour patrol service to the community, including first response to calls for service.
- Criminal Investigation Services
- Forensic Identification Services
- Drug Enforcement Unit
- K-9 Unit
- Traffic Services, including education and enforcement under the Motor Vehicle Act
- Community Enhancement Division offers programs to interested groups or organizations within the Town of Truro on various topics.
- School Resource Officers
Contact Information
776 Prince Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1G9
Tel: 902-895-5351 (This contact number is staffed 24/7)
Fax: 902-893-1629
For Emergencies – Call 911
Email:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/truropoliceservice
Truro Fire Service
The Truro Fire Service handles the following:
- 24-hour career and volunteer fire personnel
- Fire Prevention and Training
- Response to calls for service, including fires and medical emergencies
- Fire Investigation
- Public education and awareness regarding fire prevention and safety
Contact Information
165 Victoria Street
Truro, Nova Scotia
Canada B2N 1Z4
Tel: 902-895-4437 (This contact number is staffed 24/7)
For Emergencies – Call 911
Email:
