Town Services
Bridgewater Police Department
Consists of a Chief of Police, four Sergeants, eleven full time constables and a two member Criminal Investigation Section, two part –time constables and a full-time Special Constable (by-laws and meters). The Department also employs four full-time Communications Technicians and two Auxiliary Constables.
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Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department
The Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department serves the Town and surrounding communities through a 24-hour paging alarm system. Services include Mutual Aid, public education, fire prevention, fire suppression, vehicle extraction, cold water rescue other emergency services. The Firemen’s Band is the longest standing Fireman’s Band in Canada and the Ladies Auxiliary plays a key role in support of the fire fighters.
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Electricity
Throughout Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Power is the dominant electricity supplier (97% of generation).
For complete up-to-date rate information please visit the Nova Scotia Power website.
Ecology
Sustainabile Bridgewater
The Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) sets a long-term vision for Bridgewater as a "sustainable community", and outlines the goals, strategies, and actions that our community can take to achieve it. Completed in March 2010, it will act as a guide for Town of Bridgewater initiatives for approximately 5-7 years, when it will need to be updated. Its 6 key topic areas are energy, food, transportation, the economy, municipal infrastructure, and education for sustainability.Click here to visit the Sustainable Bridgewater website.
Water Supply and Rates
Pure and Clean! The 15 million-gallon reservoir water supply for Bridgewater is from three large fresh water lakes and is one of the largest water reserves in Nova Scotia. Bridgewater boasts a new state-of-the-art $7.8 million water treatment plant that anticipates having a 4 million-gallon capacity. The current wastewater treatment plant has a three million-gallon per day capacity with expansion capabilities.
WATER RATES:
Water Rates At A Glance:|
Size of Meter Base (inches) |
Quarterly Charge ($) |
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1 August 2005 |
1 August 2006 |
1 August 2007 |
1 June 2009 |
|
5/8 |
45.50 |
47.99 |
50.59 |
53.50 |
|
3/4 |
66.12 |
69.82 |
73.69 |
77.76 |
|
1 |
107.34 |
113.47 |
119.87 |
126.29 |
|
1 1/2 |
210.41 |
222.61 |
235.35 |
247.61 |
|
2 |
334.09 |
353.57 |
373.92 |
393.20 |
|
3 |
663.91 |
702.81 |
743.43 |
781.42 |
|
4 |
1,034.95 |
1,095.70 |
1,159.14 |
1,218.18 |
|
6 |
2,065.62 |
2,187.06 |
2,313.87 |
2,431.38 |
|
8 |
- |
- |
- |
4.372.50 |
Consumption Rates Per Cubic Meters (m3)
| 1 August 2005 | Quarterly Rates Per Cubic Meters (m3) |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.75 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.30 per m3 |
| 1 August 2006 | |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.79 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.32 per m3 |
| 1 August 2007 | |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.83 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.33 per m3 |
| 1 June 2009 | |
| First 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.887 per m3 |
| Over 25,000 m3 per quarter | $0.375 per m3 |
Contact Information
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Address: Phone: Fax: Email: Web: |
Town of Bridgewater 60 Pleasant Street Bridgewater, Nova Scotia Canada B4V 3X9 902-543-4651 902-543-6876 admin@bridgewater.ca www.bridgewater.ca |
Municipal Service & Departments
| Main Switchboard | (902) 543-4651 |
| Engineering Department | (902) 541-4370 |
| Planning | (902) 541-4368 |
| Development Officer | (902) 541-4369 |
| By-law Enforcement | (902) 543-2464 |
| Sewage Treatment Plant | (902) 543-5870 |
| Public Works Garage | (902) 543-5142 |
| Public Works Garage (after hours) | (902) 543-9193 |
| Finance and Administration | (902) 541-4651 |
| Tax Payment Arrangements General Inquiries (including tax, water, and sewer) | (902) 543-4651 |
| Parks, Recreation and Culture Department | (902) 543-2274 |
| Swimming Pool | (902) 543-7565 |
| Bridgewater Memorial Arena | (902) 543-2504 |
| DesBrisay Museum | (902) 543-4033 |
| Wile Carding Mill | (902) 543-8233 |
| Bridgewater Public Library | (902) 543-9222 |
| Dog Control | (902) 543-4102 |
| Fire Department | (902) 543-2424 |
| Police Department | (902) 543-2464 Fax: 543-7478 |
| Brookside Cemetery | (902) 543-6947 |
