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ELMSDALE:<\/strong> Residents in East Hants will see a slight decrease in the general tax rate they pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That was one of the highlights of the budget, which councillors recently passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the budget, councillors approved a reduction in the general tax rate from $0.80 to $0.795 per $100 of property assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The operating budget and five-year capital budgets were approved at the same time. Both come into effect April 1, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”236″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”92″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The budgets reflect the Municipality’s commitment to fiscal responsibility while addressing the evolving needs of our community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAs we move forward with the 2025\/2026 budget, our focus continues to be on providing our residents with the services they need,\u201d said Warden Eleanor Roulston.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThis budget reflects our commitment to essential services and investments in community development and critical infrastructure projects, while continuing to maintain an affordable tax rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDedicated staff and councillors are pleased to work together to provide a strong foundation for a vibrant and sustainable community for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Roulston extended her gratitude to these groups for their ongoing efforts to make East Hants the best it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”190″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”111″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the 2025\/2026 fiscal year, the budget includes an 8.96% increase in residential assessments, with a 1.5% increase for properties under the Capped Assessment Program (CAP), aligning with the Consumer Price Index (CPI). An average $300,000 home in East Hants will experience a $31 increase in general taxes (up 1.17%).<\/p>\n\n\n\n The commercial assessment base saw a 12.37% increase, driven by business growth and new investment in East Hants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A significant portion of this budget is dedicated to infrastructure improvements, recreation capital projects and supporting growth and connectivity throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Key highlights of the approved budget include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 No change to the commercial tax rate, which remains at $2.57 per $100 of property assessment<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A new playground in the Maria Extension area of Lantz<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 A new park at Kiln Creek with playgrounds, sport courts, picnic shelters, walkways and landscaping (Phase 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Improvements at the Uniacke Business Park entrance on Highway 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Installation of streetlights throughout Mount Uniacke<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Expansion of the Construction & Demolition landfill cell at the Waste Management Centre in Georgefield<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Creation of a centralized parking lot in Shubenacadie to support business development<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Revitalization of the East Hants Sportsplex, including roof replacement and resealing, parking lot<\/p>\n\n\n\n repairs and upgrading important equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2022 Construction of a public water access point in Walton<\/p>\n\n\n\n ADVERTISEMENT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate group=”2″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”87″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2025\/2026 capital budget includes several exciting projects to enhance the community’s infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Year three of the Traffic Calming program will install speed tables and permanent Digital Speed Display signs throughout the municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Funding is also allocated for the design of Phase 7 of the Elmsdale Business Park, with construction to follow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Lantz, a major wastewater upgrade will include a new force main from Hwy 2 to the Hwy 277 Lift Station, improving wastewater performance and supporting future development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, the budget covers the design of sidewalk replacements in Enfield, replacing aging asphalt with concrete on Highway 2 and Old Enfield Road. These projects demonstrate the municipality’s commitment to growth, safety and sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more details on the operating and capital budgets, including changes to tax rates and a full breakdown of the business plan and capital budget, visit easthants.ca\/budget .<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”218″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n [adrotate banner=”105″]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [adrotate banner=”115″] [adrotate banner=”78″] ELMSDALE: Residents in East Hants will see a slight decrease in the general tax rate they pay. That was one of the highlights of the budget, which councillors recently passed. In the budget, councillors approved a reduction in the general tax rate from $0.80 to $0.795 per $100 of property assessment. 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