The 126-year-old building, home to the Truro Farmers’ Market, in need of upgradesPublished Apr 08, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 1 minute readThe Truro Farmers’ Market in downtown Truro. Photo by Contributed /Truro NewsStarting out as a fire hall, the building on Young Street that now houses the Truro Farmers’ Market has seen a lot of changes since it went up in 1899.At a Truro council meeting on April 7, council voted to proceed with a deep retrofit analysis of the building.Mike Dolter, Truro’s chief administrative officer, said they’ve been investigating a “deep retrofit” of the Market Hall. It has been home to the Farmers’ Market since 2011, when extensive renovations were done.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentStaff have secured funding through the ReCover Initiative, a non-profit supported by Natural Resources Canada, to hire a consultant. Their report would give a comprehensive assessment of the building, provide recommendations for efficiency upgrades and retrofits to consider.Dolter said ReCover would cover the cost ($118,900) of a deep retrofit plan from a consultant. Truro would be charged a small project fee of $1,500+HST.Ward 2 Coun. Jim Flemming said he hopes this project will also include much-needed accessible public bathrooms.“We should be doing everything we can to protect that historic building,” said Ward 3 Coun. Ian McGrath before council gave their blessing.Article content
Retrofit plan coming for Truros Market Hall
