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Elizabeth Avenue Construction to Resume
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 01:48 PM
Starting May 6, construction crews will resume street rehabilitation and the installation of a shared-use path on Elizabeth Ave. Upgrades from Bonaventure Avenue to Westerland Road were mostly completed in 2023 with the remaining works in this street section to be completed in early Summer 2024.
Construction for 2024 will include the section from Westerland Road to Freshwater Road.
The multi-year project, which began in 2023, will be beneficial for all users of Elizabeth Avenue and includes the...
Cruise Ship Season Begins May 5
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 12:29 PM
The City of St. John’s together with the St. John’s Port Authority and industry partners, look forward to an exciting and busy 2024 cruise season.
The Phoenix Reisen Amera is the first ship scheduled to arrive in St. John’s on May 5, with approximately 900 passengers. In total, there are 40 scheduled visits from 18 cruise lines scheduled to arrive between the months of May and October, with more than 54,000 passengers expected to visit the City of St. John’s.
"We're thrilled to kick off the 2024...
Street Closing - Springdale Street (between Water Street & George Street West)
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 11:34 AM
Motorists are advised that Springdale Street, between Water Street & George Street West, will be closed on Friday, May 3 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. to facilitate the ongoing construction of the JAG Hotel. A traffic detour will be in place.
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.ca
Text Amendment - Housing
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 11:16 AM
The City is considering a text amendment to the St. John’s Development Regulations, that will enable a greater variety of housing types in residential zones. The proposed text amendment will support the City's action plan to stimulate housing growth, which is supported by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund.
A Municipal Plan Amendment is not required. Generally, the proposed amendment includes:
- Remove the Pocket Neighbourhood (PN) Zone and add Pocket Neighbourhood...
Application - NL Power Transmission Line Replacement – Southern Shore Highway
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 09:30 AM
A Discretionary Use Application has been submitted by Newfoundland Power Inc. to replace the existing transmission line (Public Utility) in the area of the Southern Shore Highway.
DescriptionA 1.6 km section of transmission line is proposed to be relocated along Bay Bulls Big Pond on the Southern Shore Highway. This new structure will replace the existing transmission line, moving the 24 single pole 66V transmission structures away from Bay Bulls Big Pond and relocating them on the opposition...
Technical Difficulties with RecConnect
Posted on Thursday, May 02, 2024 08:45 AM
The City of St. John’s is experiencing some technical difficulties with the RecConnect software used for recreation program registration. We are investigating the issue, which appears to be impacting municipalities across the country. Once this issue is resolved, we will provide an update.
Application - 34 Aldershot Street
Posted on Wednesday, May 01, 2024 03:49 PM
A Discretionary Use application has been submitted by Smiling Sisters Ltd. at 34 Aldershot Street.
DescriptionA proposed Home Occupation for food preparation that is sold at both farmers markets and from an on-site Take-out. The floor area will be approximately 18m2 and the hours of operation will be Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Orders will be placed online, and on-street parking is available.
Comment By9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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