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Fire Ban Lifted for Jurisdiction of SJRFD - July 31
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 04:39 PM
The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens that due to the Provincial Fire Hazard Rating being low, the fire ban, dated July 24, 2024, within the Region which includes the City of St. John’s, City of Mount Pearl, and Town of Paradise is lifted effective immediately. Open fires will be permitted, however, please check with your local municipality to confirm if a burning permit is required from this Department. Citizens are also encouraged to check our social media pages...
Update - Road Closure - Airport Road (from Major's Path to Chinook Lane)
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 03:50 PM
July 30 to August 2
Motorists are advised that Airport Road, from Major’s Path to Chinook Lane, will be closed from July 30 to August 2. The road will reopen at 6:00 p.m. on August 2. Access will be maintained for local traffic. Signage is in place and flag persons are on site.
The City of St. John’s apologizes for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489), via the app 311 St. John’s, or by email access@stjohns...
Road Closure - Duckworth Street Eastbound (from New Gower Street to Bate's Hill)
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 01:08 PM
Daily - 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. from August 1 to August 8, 2024
To facilitate the George Street Festival the eastbound lane of Duckworth Street (from New Gower Street to Bate’s Hill), will be closed daily from 6:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. August 1to August 8. The road closure will end 3:00 a.m. on August 8th.
The sidewalk in this area will also be closed for pedestrian access, and pedestrians will be redirected to use the crosswalk on Duckworth Street at Bate’s Hill and New Gower. However, access to...
Application - 7 Duke Street
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:47 AM
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 7 Duke Street.
DescriptionThe proposed application is a Home Occupation for retail sales of prepacked grocery items. The floor area will be approximately 42 m² and hours of operation will be Monday to Friday, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday to Sunday, 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Orders will be placed online and picked up during operating hours. There will be no on-site sales. On-site parking is available.
Comment By9:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 20, 2024
University Avenue Storm Sewer Upgrades to Begin
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 11:01 AM
In early August, construction crews will begin work to upgrade storm sewer infrastructure on University Avenue. Upgrades are expected to be completed by October 2024.
The impacted area extends from approximately 118 University Avenue to the north side of Prince Philip Drive. The new storm sewer will be installed through the intersection, crossing all lanes of Prince Philip Drive. Lane reductions, diversions, and possible detours are expected to cause traffic delays. The City will make every...
New Portable Toilets Installed at Downtown Pedestrian Mall
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 10:11 AM
The City of St. John’s is pleased to announce the installation of new portable toilets for visitors of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall. Two portable accessible toilets and a handwashing station will be available during the Downtown Pedestrian Malls hours of operation (noon to 10 p.m. daily.) on the corner of Harbour Drive and Ayres Cove. Portable toilets will remain in place until the closure of the Downtown Pedestrian Mall on Monday, September 2.
This initiative aims to improve the overall...
Local Board of Appeal Hearing - Decision of City re: Denial of Site Work Permit – 334 Topsail Road
Posted on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 09:55 AM
The following appeal under the City of St. John’s Development Regulations will be heard by the Local Board of Appeal on Wednesday, August 14th, at 12:00 pm.
Decision of City re: Denial of Site Work Permit – 334 Topsail Road
Any persons whose properties are affected by the above-noted appeal has the right to be heard and to give evidence thereon.
If there is an intention to appear before the Board, you are requested to notify the City Clerk at cityclerk@stjohns.ca or by calling 576-3158.
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