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Paid Parking Time Limit Extended

The City has received feedback from the local business community and the public, indicating that the maximum parking time limit of two hours is insufficient when visiting the downtown core. In response, maximum parking time limits will increase to three and four hours in multiple on-street parking areas, effective June 19, 2023.

NEW Three-hour time limit areas

• Water Street
• Duckworth Street
• George Street
• Queen Street
• Bishop’s Cove
• Beck’s Cove
• Clift Baird’s Cove 

NEW Four-hour time limit areas

• New Gower

Mews Centre Pool to Remain Closed

Due to a mechanical issue, the pool, steam and sauna at the H.G.R. Mews Community Centre have been closed. Work continues to address this issue. An announcement on reopening will be made as soon as it is possible to do so.

Individuals with swimming lessons booked at this pool will be contacted by staff. 

The City apologizes for any inconvenience caused.

Growth Expected in 2023: Economic Outlook

The St. John’s economy is expected to grow in 2023, according to the latest Economic Outlook report released by the City. Construction-related activity associated with the West White Rose project will ramp up and rising population levels will benefit businesses in the region’s service sector.  

Most economic indicators are expected to post increases in the St. John’s Census Metropolitan Area (CMA). 

• Economic growth as measured by Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is anticipated to increase by 0.8.
• Excluding...

Lane Reductions/Closures - Elizabeth Avenue at Churchill Square

Motorists are advised there will be lane reductions/closures in place from 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 13 to 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 15, on Elizabeth Avenue at Churchill Square, to facilitate ongoing works associated with the CIPP Watermain Lining project.

Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site.  Motorists will experience slow-downs and delays and are encouraged to use an alternate route if possible.

The City of St. John's apologizes for any inconvenience.  For more details or to...

Street Rehab - June 12 to 16

Contractors may be working on the following streets from June 12 to 16 under the City’s annual streets rehabilitation and infrastructure maintenance programs.  Work could include concrete/street excavation, concrete work, paving, heater scarifying, utility adjustment, ditch cleaning and culvert installation.  Commuters may experience traffic delays in these areas:

Alexander Street

Barkham Street

Blackwood Place

Doyle's Road Extension

Empire Avenue (Bonaventure Avenue to Graves Street)

Factory Lane