FAQ

Answers to your frequently asked questions.

Where will the facility be located?

Off exit 13, beside the new hospital site.

What is going to be in the facility?

It is anticipated that the new civic centre will include:

• A 3,200-seat event venue
• An NHL-size ice pad
• A three-lane walking and jogging track
• An aquatic centre, featuring a leisure pool and a competitive pool
• A fitness and wellness centre
• Multipurpose rooms and community meeting spaces
• A rock climbing experience
• Display space (in foyer)
• Administrative and program space
• Staff and operational support spaces

Where is the money coming from to build the facility?

County of Colchester — $14.4 Million
The Town of Truro — $9.6 Million
Province of Nova Scotia — $10 Million
Federal Government — $10 Million                                                                                                                                                              To be raised in community — $5 Million

What is the timeline for the project?