Development

Truro:::Colchester is a growing community. Development is robust and swift. Some key areas that are seeing increased development are:

Infrastructure

Truro:::Colchester offers access to Nova Scotia’s world class infrastructure including:
•digital telecommunications system
•state of the art research and development facilities
•an international airport
•a North American gateway port
•a self-generating power grid
•the most widely deployed, province-wide broadband fibre-optic network in Canada with full cellular service and wireless capabilities

Broadband

The Nova Scotia government has committed to provide every Nova Scotian with access to broadband services by the end of 2009.

Business Parks:

Truro Industrial Park

Located in the heart of Truro, the Truro Industrial Park boasts rail links and highway connections to all parts of North America. The park has 50 businesses including a mix of large manufacturing and small professional offices. The park also has over 500 acres of new room for expansion.

Debert Air Industrial Park

The Debert Air Industrial Park/Colchester Park offers a winning combination. Once home over 30,000 Canadian Soldiers, the park is now houses some of the region’s largest distribution centres and has over 3000 acres to build and expand upon.

 Debert Air Industrial Parkairport operates during daylight hours year round and offers up to 5000 feet of runway.

Agritech Park

Agritech Park is strongly influenced by one of the most research intensive universities in the country – the Nova Scotia Agricultural College. With a mandate for AgriScience and BioTech excellence, Agritech could be the park for your business to bloom and grow.
http://www.agritechpark.com

Stewiacke Business Park

The Stewiacke Business Park has approximately 80 acres of prime Highway frontage located at the Stewiacke exit of Highway 102. Recently transferred from Municipal ownership and located only 20-minutes to the Stanfield International Airport and only 30 to Halifax, locating in Stewiacke is a good business choice.

Truro Power Center

The Truro Power Center is 80 prime acres of Retail Commercial space located along the side of Highway 102. Millbrook First Nation has partnered with many businesses so far, and has already made room for expansion in the Power Center, on the outskirts of the Town of Truro. Great visibility, awesome access and high profile neighbors are available.
http://www.truropowercentre.com