Public Notices

Notice for residents in Port Weller east regarding Keefer Road fire investigation

Dear Port Weller neighbours,

As cleanup and investigation of the fire at 20 Keefer Rd. continues, the City of St. Catharines and St. Catharines Fire Services would like to assure residents in the Port Weller area that neighbourhood safety and protecting the environment remain key priorities as we work with our partners.

During this ongoing effort, the City is working with all partners to ensure things are as safe as possible for the nearby residents and businesses. The fire was contained and extinguished...

Construction Notice: Hastings Street reconstruction - Phase One

Hastings Street requires road improvements in its entirety from Almond Street north to Wedsworth Street, per conditions imposed through a development agreement application regarding 271 Merritt Street (2017). The improvements shall be completed through coordination with the City, although under a private contract between a Developer and private Contractor. Phase 1 includes Hastings Street’s reconstruction from Almond Street north to Walnut Lane, to accommodate redevelopment proposals on the west...

Online Open House Notice - 70 Eastchester

The Planning and Building Services Department is hosting an Online Open House to provide information and receive public input regarding an application for a Zoning By-law Amendment. The application is to rezone the lands known municipally as 70 Eastchester Avenue. The complete application was received on Dec. 21, 2022 and deemed complete by the City on Dec. 31, 2022.

The applicant proposes to rezone the lands from Medium Density Mixed Use (M1) to Medium/High Density Mixed Use with special provision...

Alectra service upgrades in downtown area

Alectra Utilities has provided notice of a number of upgrades to its distribution assets that are required in the downtown area as part of services to be provided to 57 Carlisle St.

In a notification letter, Alectra has said the following construction work will be completed starting this week:

• Distribution poles will be upgraded from 45 feet to 60 feet to accommodate on St. Paul Street West between 70 St. Paul St W and 56 St. Paul St W.
• Installing new concrete encased primary ducts via open cut...

Port Dalhousie Piers winter safety notice

Barriers have temporarily been installed at the entrance to the east and west Port Dalhousie piers for the winter, in order to alert visitors that no winter maintenance takes place on the surface of the piers.

Conditions on the piers can become extremely slippery and hazardous – particularly in freezing temperatures - due to ice, snow, high winds and waves. No de-icing agents can be used for environmental reasons.

Visitors will be using the piers at their own risk and are urged to exercise caution.