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Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement, Temp Water Service Disruption
posted February 17, 2026
Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement, Temp Water Service Disruption

Municipal staff will be replacing a fire hydrant in Port Hood on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

As a result of this work, nearby residents will experience a temporary interruption in water service. Traffic control personnel will be on site, and the roadway will be reduced to one lane during the replacement process. Motorists are asked to proceed slowly and exercise caution.

Project Details:

  • Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
    Should additional time be required, the Municipality will provide an update.
  • Fire Hydrant Location: Main St., Port Hood, near 165 Main St., Port Hood

Residents Affected:

It is anticipated that residents from 105 to 207 Main Street may be affected; however, the impacted area could extend beyond or fall short of this range. Residents in the surrounding area are advised to prepare accordingly.

To learn more, check out the news release: PSA: Port Hood Fire Hydrant Replacement | Municipality of the County of Inverness

Welcome To Inverness County

The Municipality of Inverness County is pleased to welcome our constituents, tourists and those considering relocating to our beautiful county.

As Canada’s Musical Coast, Inverness County comprises the entire western coastline of Cape Breton Island, including the world-famous Cabot Trail, and reaches as far inland as the beautiful Bras d’Or Lakes. Inverness County is a string of beautiful communities, with majestic coastline vistas and breathtaking sunsets, bound together by musical traditions.

Hours of Operation

Municipal Administration Building

375 Main Street, Port Hood,
P.O. Box 179, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #5

Email:
info@invernesscounty.ca

Strathlorne Municipal Recycling Facility

15109 Nova Scotia Trunk 19,
Strathlorne, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
7:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
7:00am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Kenloch Waste Management Facility

420 West Lake Ainslie Rd.,
Inverness, NS B0E 1N0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday:
8:30am - Noon

Sundays & Holidays:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #1

Email:
waste@invernesscounty.ca

Recreation & Community Wellness Office

86 High Rd., Port Hood, NS B0E 2W0

Monday - Friday:
8:30am – 4:00pm

Saturday:
Closed

Sunday:
Closed


Toll-Free:
1-866-258-0223, Option #6

Email:
Recreation@invernesscounty.ca