Coastal flooding during storms is often an issue on the Minas Shore in West Hants. To better understand flooding risks along the shoreline, particularly from Avondale to Cheverie, and the potential impact of sea-level rise, the Municipality hired consultants to perform a Coastal Flood Risk Assessment Study.
The Study includes community and property owner consultation, review of historical storm and flooding data, modelling of extreme water levels, identification of property and infrastructure at risk as well as identification of future options, cost estimates and priorities.
The first round of community information sessions took place on Saturday, November 24th in the following locations:
| Dr. Arthur Hines School Gymnasium 75 Musgrave Road, Summerville 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Belmont Community Hall 1090 Belmont Road, Belmont 2:00 – 4:00 pm |
A survey was also circulated at this stage to receive further community input. The results of the community session and survey can be found in the pdf “What We Heard” Report (1.58 MB) .
The study to understand the alternatives for adapting to and reducing the impact of flooding on the community was completed and a second round of community information sessions is scheduled for Saturday, March 23rd in the following locations:
| Kempt United Baptist Church Basement 20 Musgrave Road, Summerville 10:00 am – 12:00 pm |
Belmont Community Hall 1090 Belmont Road, Belmont 2:00 – 4:00 pm |
For more information on this project please contact Municipal Planners Saira Shah or Sara Poirier, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Additional Documents
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Coastal Flood Risk Assessment Study: First Meeting Poster
(275 KB)
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Coastal Flood Risk Assessment Study: Second Meeting Poster
(1.19 MB)
In December 2013, West Hants Council adopted the Municipal Climate Change Action Plan (MCCAP), as an amendment to the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan which was approved in 2010.
pdf Municipal Climate Change Action Plan 2013 (10.02 MB)
The process of writing the MCCAP, carried out by the Climate Change Adaptation Committee, was an education on the impacts of climate change on West Hants, and sparked vital discussions about policy and procedures that could help protect people, properties, special places, and essential municipal services. These are all susceptible in some way to changing climate conditions. The MCCAP also summarizes West Hants' greenhouse gas emissions and presents strategies to limit those emissions. Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions reduce energy costs and demonstrate leadership in addressing a substantial threat to our ecosystem.The MCCAP Committee will take up the baton passed from the Climate Change Adaptation Committee, and help guide West Hants as it moves forward in implementing the actions outlined in the MCCAP. As with all committees of Council, the public are welcome to attend, please call our Planning department at 798-6900 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details on meeting times and agendas.
Click here to view the Falmouth Storm Water Management Plan
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