Who We Are!

In January 1997, representatives of various service organizations, political groups and interested residents of Sackville met to discuss ways to make our community a better place in which to live. Several issues were raised; namely the enhancement of community identity in Sackville and the organization of new community projects. 

It was proposed and agreed that a committee of citizens be organized with the mandate to address these issues and formulate an action plan to improve the identity of Sackville. The Sackville Community Development Association (SCDA) was born. 

Our Objectives 

The SCDA is an incorporated body whose goal is to make Sackville, Nova Scotia, a better place to live through the following objectives: 

• Creating a more positive identity for the Community through a series of high profile, high quality festivities and events that bring credit to Sackville and recognize the spirit of its residents; 
• Promoting the social and economic development of the community and fulfilling the needs and aspirations of its residents; 
• Providing a forum for debate and a vehicle for the residents of Sackville to lobby and influence activities in the community; and 
• Addressing any other matters as decided from time to time.

Our Structure

SCDA’s objectives are fulfilled by committees of volunteers who operate under the guidance of a Board of Directors. The Board is be comprised of both elected and appointed members with representation from;

• Interested community members; 
• Youth and seniors groups; 
• Residential groups; 
• The political arena; and  
• Community organizations with mutual interests. 

Partnerships

The SCDA, operating in partnership with other local organizations, have accomplished many things in Sackville:  

• Retention of the Sackville Visitor Information Centre in the community 
• Establishment of the Sackville Heritage Park Advisory Committee and development of Heritage Park 
• Expansion of the Sackville Sports Stadium and establishment of the Curling Rink
• Establishment of the Northwood Senior Day Care Cross-roads Program. 
• Removal of the degraded chain link fence from the entrance to Sackville and replacement with rosebushes 
• Establishment of the Second Lake Regional Park Association 
• Production of Sackville Patriot days each year from 1997 to the present 
• Production of the Sackville Millennium and 250th  Anniversary celebration in 1999 
• Production of Sackville Summerfest celebration in 1999 

We are currently involved in activities such as:

• Improvements to the Sackville Drive Commercial Corridor and development of a new secondary planning strategy; 
• Developing Sackville business ventures which provide jobs and economic benefits to our community. 
• Development of a Sackville, Nova Scotia website to facilitate dissemination of community information to visitors and new residents.