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PSA: Temporary Water Shutoff for Gallants Street - April 04, 2025

The Town of Paradise advises of a planned, temporary water shutoff for Gallants Street on Friday, April 4. The water will be shut off at 9 a.m. and will be restored by 4 p.m. The water shutoff is required to clear the new water line in the area.

When water is restored, residents are reminded to run their water for a few minutes in the event of any discolouration or air in the pipes. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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PSA: Temporary Crosswalk Signal Outage – McNamara Drive (T’Railway Access) – April 03, 2025

The Town of Paradise advises that the pedestrian-activated crosswalks signal at the T’Railway access on McNamara Drive (between the Paradise Double Ice Complex and Town Hall) will be out of service on Thursday, April 3, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The crosswalk lights will be out due to planned Newfoundland Power work in the area. Pedestrians and drivers are asked to use extra caution in the crosswalk area during this time. The Town apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

PSA: Lane Closure at the Intersection of Topsail Road and St. Thomas Line - March 26, 2025

The Town of Paradise advises that the right-hand turning lane on St. Thomas Line will be temporarily closed for four weeks starting March 26. The closure is required for construction and excavation work for the St. Thomas Line Pump Station project (new lift station) at the Intersection of Topsail Road and St. Thomas Line.

Crews will work to minimize traffic disruptions; however, drivers should anticipate slowdowns and delays. Please use caution in the area and follow all signage and traffic...

Update on St. Thomas Line Pump Station

The Town of Paradise today provided an update on the new St. Thomas Line Pump Station which is replacing Lift Station 10. Construction started in January 2023, the project remains on budget, and it is expected to be fully commissioned by late summer. 

“Essential services like water and sewer are critical to our Town, and replacing Lift Station 10 is a key investment to provide these services for residents,” said Mayor Dan Bobbett. “The St. Thomas Line Pump Station is a significant investment for...

2025 Municipal Tax Deadline Extended

The Town of Paradise has extended the due date for the 2025 municipal tax bills. 

Tax bills were issued in January, and as a result of the Town Hall closure from the recent depot fire, the Town is extending the tax due date from February 28 to March 28. Taxes are due, in full, by March 28, 2025 and any tax balances owing after this date are charged interest at a rate of 1.0% per month.

There are several ways to make payments, including pre-authorized debit, online banking, through your mortgage...