Coastal Protection and Infrastructure Upgrades
The Town of Pictou is receiving significant provincial investments aimed at enhancing coastal protection, upgrading stormwater management, and improving key municipal infrastructure.
Caladh Avenue Project
Caladh Avenue and the surrounding area will undergo extensive reconstruction this fall 2025 to elevate the road network and strengthen coastal defenses. This work covers a stretch of the waterfront from behind the former Consulate Inn on the Jitney Trail to Coleraine Street. Key upgrades include raising the street level by two meters between Commercial Street and Market Street, installing new sidewalks, asphalt resurfacing, and adding a multi-use pathway that includes a bike lane on the south side of the street. Once complete, the updated roadway will connect seamlessly to existing roads and trails.
The street will then become one way, west bound, creating a downtown loop These improvements are critical for safeguarding both private and public properties along a vulnerable waterfront floodplain, especially as the region faces increasingly severe weather events that threaten infrastructure and strain water management systems.
The Caladh Avenue Development Concept drawings were presented at the Committee of Council Meeting on October 7, 2024. Public input was gathered at that time. Questions maybe directed to Pictou Town Hall directly at 902-485-4372, in person at 40 Water Street or by emailing: iain.macisaac@townofpictou.ca
To view the concept drawings of Caladh Avenue, pdfview and download here (7.10 MB) .
Market Wharf Breakwater and Marina Construction Project
Work on the marina wharf and breakwater project began this past winter and is progressing on schedule. This major $12.5 million redevelopment, including a new breakwater and full rebuild of Market Wharf was funded by all levels of government. This 18 plus month project aims to transform the marina into a top-tier facility, with completion expected late 2026. The upgrades will expand marina capacity and add modern amenities such as fueling stations, water and electrical service, and sewage disposal making it the most comprehensive public marina between Sydney and Charlottetown. During construction, boaters can still access Pictou Harbour via labeled moorings and nearby anchorages. The redevelopment will also create an inviting public space, strengthening the marina's role in the community and welcoming both locals and visitors to a revitalized waterfront.
IConceptional Drawing of Marina Expansion and Market Wharf Rebuild (Below)
Capital Projects
AT Connector Trail
Thanks to generous funding from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Connect2 Program we are able to build a connector trail at Palmerston Street Extension, by the Pictou Academy Field to McCulloch Education Centre. Construction of the trail has begun and is expected to be completed in the Fall. We look forward to this important improvement to safe active transportation in Pictou.
Splash Pad Update
The splash pad tender has closed and the project has been awarded. Ground breaking will take place towards the end of August. The Town of Pictou would like to congratulate the Briody Park Splash Pad Committee on their hard work and successful efforts to bring this project to life.
Community Centre at Broidy Park
Construction has begun on the new community centre. The work area at Briody Park will be barricaded for the duration of the project. The park is still open for use outside the barricaded area.
Streets, Paving and Servicing
The Town owns and maintains 37.8 km of paved streets and 2 km of gravel streets. There are three classifications of streets: local, collector, and arterial. This report examines the condition of streets and recommendations for the Town's capital plan on streets. View pdf 2024 Street Assessment Report(556 KB) .
This fiscal year, 2025-26, the Town is resurfacing and installing new service lines including curb on the following streets: Grange Street, Constitution Street, Victoria Street, Fairview Court and Campbell Court. Work has begun and will continue into the fall.
Sidewalk Installations
The Town of Pictou has launched a capital sidewalk project aimed at improving pedestrian safety and strengthening our active transportation (AT) infrastructure. New sidewalk installations are now underway on Oak Street, Beeches Road, and Prince Street between High Street and Faulkland Street. These upgrades will provide safer, more accessible routes for walking while supporting healthier, more connected neighbourhoods. The project reflects the Town’s ongoing commitment to creating a more walkable community and encouraging active lifestyles for all.
Pictou Waterfront Master Plan
The Town of Pictou and Build NS (former Develop NS) along with consultants UPLAND Planning +Design worked together through extensive community consulation to create a master plan for the Pictou Waterfront.
Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP)
The ICSP document provides a situation analysis on the Town, outlines council priorities and discusses programs which will allow delivery of goals over the next five fiscal years (2023/24 – 2028/29). The plan further provides a framework which is to be used as a guide by Town Council in their establishment of multi-year capital budgets, referred to as Capital Investment Plans (CIPs), and annual operating budgets.
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Integrated Community Sustainability Plan 2023(1.10 MB)
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ICSP 2023 Presentation(364 KB)
Town of Pictou Accessibility Plan
Pictou’s Accessibility Advisory Committee to Council has developed a plan in consultation with people with disabilities and their families, organizations representing people with disabilities and community members. Learn More.
