Announcements (Public Works)
Notice to Residents near the Arichat Sewer Treatment Plant.
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Due to mechanical issues, and worsened by a lack of precipitation, the Arichat Sewage Treatment Plant is suffering from anaerobic, or septic, conditions causing the plant to emit gases causing odour issues in the area surrounding the plant. Public Works staff have been adding chemical treatment to the plant to help reduce the odour issues. Repairs are taking place this week.
The department apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks customers for their patience.
TENDER # MOCR202511 – PV Solar Addition Municipal Office
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Tender # MOCR202511 – PV Solar Addition Municipal Office
Request for Quotations
The Municipality of the County of Richmond is accepting quotations for the goods and services associated with supply and installation of PV Solar Panels on the roof of the Municipal Building and all interconnections with the existing electrical distribution system for the building in Arichat, NS.
The detailed Request for Quotations is available on the Provincial tenders website at https://procurement-portal.novascotia.ca/tenders/MOCR202511 or may be requested electronically by contacting the undersigned. Not necessarily the lowest or any bid will be accepted.
Bidders are to submit completed tender documents by 2pm, Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the Office of the Municipality of the County of Richmond, 2357 Highway 206, Arichat, NS B0E 1A0 in an envelope marked as follows:
TENDER # MOCR202511 – PV Solar Addition Municipal Office
Municipality of the County of Richmond
P.O. Box 120
2357, Highway 206
Arichat, Nova Scotia
B0E 1A0
Attention: Chris Boudreau, P.Eng.
Compost Available May 20, 2025
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Compost Available
Effective May 20, 2025, compost will be available at the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility. Availability is limited to residents of Richmond County (identification with address may be requested) and will be limited to a maximum of 2 cubic yards per customer until June 9, 2025 after which compost can be purchased in greater quantities (subject to availability).
The compost has been tested to CCME guidelines and is considered Category A, unrestricted use, and can be used in any application. Lab results are available upon request.
Fees:
- Residential / Commercial Customers $40 / Tonne (Minimum $5 charge)
- Loading Fee $10 Flat Fee
- Tandem Truck Load $275 inc. loading fee (approximately 8 tonnes – truck supplied by purchaser)
Customers must remit payment at the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility at time of pick-up (cash, debit and cheque accepted). Please note that shovels and containers are not available at the Waste Management Facility. Those wishing to be loaded with site equipment may see slight delays depending on other site activities.
Quantities may be limited. Please verify availability with the Richmond Solid Waste Management Facility at 902-226-2396.
ATTENTION: Richmond County Residents
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It has come to the Municipality's attention that a person or persons may be contacting some residents in the area seeking to test their water.
Please be advised that the Municipality is not contacting residents offering such services. If customers have any questions about their municipal water they can contact the Municipality at 902-226-2400.