Council applies for capital works funding
Despite not receiving any municipal capital works money this year, the Stephenville town council has submitted an application for funding under the 2016-17 municipal capital works program.
Council approved the list at its regular general meeting last week. At the top is the second phase of the Grove Street rehabilitation at $1,924,031.40, which is followup to work completed on Phase 1 the previous year.
Second on the list is the St. Clare Avenue rehabilitation at $4,550,273.85, and third is the Maple Street Reconstruction at $891,439.20. All three streets are interconnected.
The fourth item on the list is exterior upgrades to the Regional Aquatic Centre at $99,369.38, while the fifth is the Russell Heights reconstruction at $774,199.49. This is a cul-de-sac road off Main Street.
Tenders called for soccer equipment
Stephenville council is calling for tenders for the purchase of soccer equipment.
The item was approved at the regular general meeting of council on Thursday.
This will provide new soccer nets and bleachers for use at Mayfield soccer pitch, located next to the Stephenville Dome parking lot on Minnesota Drive.
Stephenville town council approves permits
Cheryl Johnson has been given outline planning permission to use space in the building at 2 Main St. to accommodate Curves, a women’s fitness club.
The permission is subject to approval of Service NL and compliance with all town regulations.
The Orchid Room Salon and Spa was approved a permit to change its name, update signage and operate an existing hair and nail salon at 70 St. George’s Ave.
TNT Sales was approved a permit to use space in a building at 9 West Street for storage, subject to all town regulations.
West Coast Veterinary Clinic was given a permit to put up a 10-foot by four-foot sign and a 14-foot by four-foot planter at 129 Carolina Ave.
