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PSA:Traffic Calming Installations at Two Intersections

As part of its Neighbourhood Quieting work, the Town of Paradise is re-installing temporary traffic calming measures for the season at two intersections. The work involves reconfiguring the intersections and making traffic flow changes designed to slow traffic and improve driver and pedestrian safety. The installations are scheduled to begin July 16 and take approximately two days to complete. The traffic calming measures will be in place throughout the summer and will be removed late fall,...

PSA: Ditching and Berm Installation for Section of T’Railway

The Town of Paradise advises that work will be on-going on a section of the T’Railway starting July 10 and will take three weeks to complete. The work involves ditching and berm installation for a section of the T’Railway. This will improve drainage along the trail and address water pooling and water flow in the area, particularly after heavier rainfalls, which will benefit both the trail and residential properties in the area. The T’Railway will be open during this work and users are asked to...

PSA: Karwood Drive Road Work: Pedestrian Safety Improvements - July 2, 2024

June 28, 2024 - The Town of Paradise announces an upcoming road closure for a section of Karwood Drive, in front of Paradise Elementary. This closure is set to commence on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, and will last for approximately two weeks. The road work aims to enhance pedestrian safety and the crosswalk near Paradise Elementary School.

Through traffic in this area of Karwood Drive is advised to seek alternate routes during this period. The crosswalk in front of Paradise Elementary will be closed...

Fire Ban Advisory - June 27, 2024

The St. John's Regional Fire Department has issued the following fire ban advisory:

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department wishes to advise all citizens that due to the provincial fire ban that remains in place across Newfoundland and Labrador, until further notice a fire ban continues to be enforced within the Region which includes the City of St. John's City of Mount Pearl and Town of Paradise This includes backyard firepits, chimineas, charcoal BBQs, and open fires. Propane firepits and BBQs...

Reconfiguration Planned for Paradise Park Dog Parks - June 25, 2024

Today the Town of Paradise is announcing a plan to temporarily reconfigure the dog parks in Paradise Park. The changes are designed to meet the needs of users while accommodating the beach volleyball courts for the 2025 Canada Summer Games.

Under this reconfiguration, the Town will maintain two dog parks: one for smaller dogs and another for larger dogs. Currently, there are two dog parks of equal size, adjacent to one another. With the updates, the area for smaller dogs will become a distinct...