Town of Wolfville, Nova Scotia

Central Avenue Streetscape Project

During the last week of October 2009, Howard Little Excavating Limited began construction on the Central Avenue Streetscape Project.  The project, designed by CBCL Limited, includes new street construction using interlocking brick pavers, new broom finished concrete sidewalks, new planters, rolled curbs, new water lines, new sanitary lines and a new paved walkway that connects to the Railtown public parking lot.  The duration of the project is expected to last approximately 8 weeks, which makes for a completion date near mid December 2009 (weather dependant).  The total cost of the project is $306,683.00 and funding sources for the project include:  Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) – $55,000, The Province of Nova Scotia - $50,000, and The Town of Wolfville and Water Utility - $201,683.  For those interested in a preview, a conceptual drawing has been attached. If you should have any concerns or questions in regards to the project, please feel free to contact Mr. Kevin Kerr, Director of Public Works at (902) 542-3960 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   

 Central Avenue Site Plan (135.81 kB)

 Central Avenue Concept Plan (444.95 kB)

New Kings Transit Transfer Location - Town Centre

Please be advised that Kings Transit has moved its bus transfer location from the corner of Highland Avenue and Main Street to Town Centre.  This change was made to improve traffic flow from Highland Avenue and along Main St. while transfers are being completed.  In addition, this change will provide a more comfortable and sheltered transfer location for bus passengers. Please note that as in the past, areas designated as bus stops are not to be used for public parking.

Town Centre - Project drawings

 H1N1 (Human Swine Flu) Update

The outbreak and continued spread of the H1N1 virus continues to affect Nova Scotians. Information updates from the provincial Departments of Health and Health Promotion and Protection will be posted here as they become available. Below are links to information that may assist you and your family to avoid contracting the H1N1 or seasonal flu virus.

 H1N1 Update Bulletin 13 Nov 09 Be Prepared (109.15 kB)

 H1N1 Fact Sheets & Health Tips (216.25 kB)

Fight Flu - Knowledge is Your Best Defence

The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) has compiled information regarding the H1N1 flu. Click on the link for more information.

http://www.fightflu.ca/

Acadia University Preparedness Plan

http://pandemicinformation.acadiau.ca/university-information.html

Draft Strategic Plan

At a Special Council meeting on Tuesday, July 21, members of the public offered Council constructive input regarding the draft strategic plan.  The feedback received through written submissions and the special meeting will be integrated into Council’s working sessions as the plan moves forward.

Due to concern from residents that the allotted time period to respond to the plan was not sufficient Town Council has made the following decisions:

Town of Wolfville Council Approves 2009-10 Budget

At a Special Council Meeting Monday June 22 Council approved a Residential Tax Rate of $1.40. and a Commercial Tax rate of $3.49 The Residential rate is down 1 cent from the previous year while the Commercial rate increases 8 cents.

As a result of the 1.40 rate, most residential tax payers will have an increase in taxes of 2.7% over the previous year.

The increase in the Commercial Tax rate of 8 cents offsets the further loss of Business Occupancy Assessment.

The operating budget for 2009-10 totals $7,091,487.00.

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New Four Way Stop

The Town of Wolfville wishes to advise residents of the installation of a new four way stop at the intersection of Main Street, Gaspereau Avenue, and Harbourside Drive.  The four way stop is on a trial basis and will be reviewed after a four to six month period.  This stop will be in effect on Friday, May 22, 2009.  

 Wolfville Compost Site

The Wolfville Compost Site on Maple Avenue will be closing on Saturday, November 28 for the winter months.  Until then the site is open on  Saturdays from 1:00 - 5:00 pm.  You may drop off leaves, grass clippings, or small loads of brush, and you may also pick up compost.  Any questions please call 670-2714.

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