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Water Street Infrastructure Project Continues in 2026

The City of St. John’s will complete the final stage of the Water Street Infrastructure Project in 2026, part of a multi-year capital initiative to replace and rehabilitate water mains and sewer lines, along with combined sewer separation, on Water Street between Waldegrave Street and Prescott Street.

The final phase involves installing a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner in the sewer system. This trenchless method renews aging pipes from within, reducing excavation, minimizing disruption and...

City Council Meeting Recap: March 25, 2026

The following is a recap of the City of St. John's Regular Council Meeting on March 25, 2026. The recap provides an overview of Council decisions. All related documents for the decisions outlined below and the full agenda from the meeting are available by clicking the button below. 

Council Meeting Video, Agenda & Documents

Development Applications:

Development applications are formal requests submitted to the City of St. John's by individuals, businesses, or developers seeking approval for...

Update: Elevator Access at City Hall

Please be advised that elevator service at City Hall has been partially restored.

One elevator remains out of service. As this unit serves as the primary control for the system, the second elevator may experience intermittent issues. 

Visitors are asked to use the main entrance to access services as per normal operations. Those who require elevator access should check in with Security at the front desk, and staff will assist as needed. 

We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience...

Cancellation: Waste Collection - March 27, 2026

Due to forecasted high winds, curbside waste collection is cancelled for Friday, March 27, 2026. Collection will take place on Saturday, March 28.

Do not put waste carts or bags at the curb until Saturday morning after 6 a.m.

For the latest weather-related service disruptions and information, visit the City of St. John's Weather Hub.

Garbage Must be Covered Beginning April 1

Residents are reminded that garbage placed at the curb for collection must be completely covered from April 1 through November 30. Acceptable methods include using nets or containers (metal or plastic) with tightly closed lids. City-issued garbage cart lids must also be completely closed. 

Waste is not permitted at the curb before 6 a.m. on scheduled collection days. This helps to reduce the amount of litter in our neighbourhoods, streets, parks and open spaces. 

Access St. John’s is available to...

City Supports Faster Homebuilding with Pre-Approved Housing Designs

The City of St. John’s is offering a new Housing Design Catalogue from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to help make building homes faster and more affordable.

Identified as an action in the City’s Housing Accelerator Fund Plan, the catalogue includes seven pre-designed housing options for Newfoundland and Labrador—ranging from backyard suites to fourplexes, stacked townhouses and a six-plex.

Developed by architecture and engineering professionals, the designs align with local building...

Construction of New Roundabout at Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive

The City of St. John’s is tentatively scheduled to begin construction of a new roundabout at the intersection of Portugal Cove Road, Major’s Path and Airport Heights Drive on Monday, April 13, with work expected to continue until the end of 2026.

The roundabout is designed to improve traffic flow and enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians at this busy intersection. It will also include active transportation crossings and connections to the shared-use path on the north side of Major’s...