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Traffic Advisory - Detour - Cornwall Avenue (between Glenview Terrace and O'Reilly Street)

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 04:08 PM

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily from September 19 to 27

A detour will be in place on Cornwall Avenue from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m., between Glenview Terrace and O’Reilly Street, due to construction. Cornwall Avenue will remain open to through traffic during peak traffic hours (7:00-9:00 a.m. and 4:00-6:00 p.m.) and after hours.

Access will be maintained for local traffic and bus routes. The detour will redirect traffic through Topsail Road to Shaw Street to Hamilton Avenue and from Hamilton Avenue to...

Update - Traffic Advisory - University Avenue (between Paton Street and Prince Philip Drive)

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 11:02 AM

University Avenue between Paton Street and Prince Philip Drive has been reopened to traffic. However, traffic is reduced to one lane, temporary diverted around the construction area and restricted to passenger vehicles only, including buses. Dump trucks and other large construction vehicles/equipment are not permitted to use the traffic diversion.

Signage will be in place and flag persons will be on site. Traffic lights will be in place afterhours and on weekends. Traffic slowdowns and...

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Notice: Rotary Sunshine Park Beach Access Mat Removed for Season

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 10:46 AM

The Rotary Sunshine Park beach access mat has been removed for the season.

The beach access mat was installed earlier this summer thanks to a generous donation from the Rotary Club of St. John’s. It provides a stable, non-slip surface over the sand, making the beach area more accessible to individuals using wheelchairs, walkers or strollers.

The beach access mat will be installed annually at Rotary Sunshine Park from approximately June to September.

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Call for Members - Built Heritage Experts Panel September 2024

Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 09:23 AM

The Office of the City Clerk is seeking expressions of interest from planners with MCIP designation, architects, and residents with demonstrated relevant experience in built heritage to serve on the Built Heritage Experts Panel.

The Built Heritage Experts Panel provides expertise, opinion, and perspective about built heritage, its protection and designation in the City of St. John’s. Panel areas of focus include:

Heritage matters including the development and implementation of heritage policies,...

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Application - 286 Torbay Road

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 01:47 PM

A Discretionary Use application has been submitted for 286 Torbay Road by Port Rexton Brewing Company.

Description

The proposed Use is for a Lounge located within the existing Retail Use. The Lounge will have a floor area of approximately 15 m². House of operation for the Lounge will be Thursday, Friday & Saturday Noon – 10 p.m. Parking is provided on-site.

Comment By

9:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Comments

Provide your comments to the Office of the City Clerk including your name and address to

Application - Danny Drive

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 01:09 PM

The City has received an application to rezone land at 242 Danny Drive from the Industrial General (IG) Zone to the Industrial Commercial (IC) Zone for a Commercial Garage and Showroom (Retail Use). Commercial Garage is a Permitted Use in the IC Zone, and Retail Use is a Discretionary Use. A Municipal Plan amendment is not required.

At this time, the City is also considering rezoning land at 215 Danny Drive, 223 Danny Drive, and 250 Beaumont Hamel Way from the IG Zone to the IC Zone, and removing...

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311 App Unavailable (September 18)

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 09:17 AM

This is a reminder of the upcoming security patch maintenance that will happen on September 18, 2024. It will start at 11:30 p.m. and will last around three hours during which the system will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience. For more details or to report an issue, contact Access St. John’s by calling 311 or 709-754-CITY (2489), or email access@stjohns.ca.

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