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311 App Unavailable (May 7)
Posted on Tuesday, May 07, 2024 11:03 AM
System maintenance is scheduled for the City's mobile app '311 St. John's' overnight tonight from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 8.
The app will not be in service during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Emergency Preparedness Week: May 5-11, 2024
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2024 11:30 AM
Be Prepared. Know your Risks.
The City of St. John’s and the St. John’s Regional Fire Department are recognizing May 5 to 11 as Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Preparedness Week is a national awareness initiative that has taken place annually since 1996.
Emergencies come in many forms and can happen at any time, but there are ways to reduce the risk and the impact of whatever emergency we might face.
Emergency Preparedness Week encourages Canadians to take concrete actions to be better...
Street Rehab - May 6 to 11
Posted on Friday, May 03, 2024 04:20 PM
Contractors may be working on the following streets from May 6 to 11 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:
Brier Avenue
Calver Avenue
Canada Drive
Captain Whelan Drive intersection with Columbus Drive
Columbus Drive
Columbus Drive (near Thorburn...
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...
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