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Media Release: School Zone Safety Plans in Place in Town of Paradise

With the 2022-23 school year starting this week, the Town of Paradise has implemented a number of measures to support safety in all school zones. 

“We want our students, teachers, administrators, and staff to have a safe and enjoyable school year, and that means all residents have a role to play. Let’s be extra vigilant this week as eager students head to school, reduce speeds in school zones, and watch for school buses,” said Dan Bobbett, Mayor of Town of Paradise. 

To prepare for the...

PSA: Temporary Water Shut-off for Evergreen Village (August 24)

The Town of Paradise advises of a planned, temporary water shut-off for Evergreen Village, primarily affecting Ashgrove Drive and Willow Drive, on Wednesday, August 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The water shut-off is required as part of the water and sewer upgrades on-going 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.

PSA: Paradise Public Council Meetings (August 16)

Paradise Public Council Meetings are now open to the public to attend in person at the Council Chambers. Council Meetings and agendas can also be viewed online at www.paradise.ca/councilmeetings.

PSA: Karwood Drive Crosswalk Installation (August 8)

The Town of Paradise advises residents that construction of a new crosswalk on Karwood Drive is scheduled to begin on Monday, August 8. The project involves installation of a crosswalk, pedestrian island, signage, and rapid flashing beacons at the T’Railway entrances on Karwood Drive. It will take approximately four weeks and the work is planned to be completed by school opening. 

The work will occur daily from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday. Crews will work to minimize the impact on traffic;...

PSA: Temporary Lane Re-configurations for Topsail Road (August 4)

To ensure the safety of workers and to address traffic flow during the current road work on Topsail Road, the Town of Paradise is implementing temporary lane re-configurations.

Effective 2 p.m. Thursday, August 3, on Topsail Road (from Sunvalley Drive through to Paradise Road intersection area) and Paradise Road, the following is in effect:

• the west bound curb lane on Topsail Road is Right Turn Only onto Paradise Road
• the west bound centre lane on Topsail Road is for Through Traffic
• westbound...