plans to upgrade stormwater systems, sharing that the town is taking a proactive approach to manage the impacts of climate change. “We are having a company design and also work on a stormwater management master plan for the town wide,” he explains. “This would include existing and future development and also provide us with forestry areas and retention ponds and storm water management techniques.” To prepare for the challenges of increasing rainfall, he says efforts are underway to upgrade existing infrastructure. Developers are also being required to include stormwater management in their plans to prevent flooding and avoid overwhelming the current systems. TOURISM AND YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY SPIRIT With stand out events like the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival, with roots tracing back to 1932, and the annual Kentville Pumpkin People Festival, the town welcomes tourists from the region and beyond. “Kentville is very, very good at festivals,” boasts Young. 177 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 12 KENTVILLE, NS
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTI5MjAx