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Planned Road Closure: Sullivan Avenue - Monday, June 9 to Friday, June 13, 2025

Traffic Interruption: Edinburgh Ave, June 4-5, 2025

Traffic Advisory - Edinburgh Ave

Please be advised that there will be a traffic interruption on Edinburgh Ave (between Elizabeth Dr and Cooper Blvd) on Wednesday June 4 and Thursday June 5 for asphalt preparation and repairs in the area. Motorists are advised to watch for traffic detours during this time.

The Town of Gander apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Fire Ban in Effect - May 30, 2025

Effective immediately, a fire ban is in effect for Gander, NL, due to a high forest fire index.

Open fires, backyard fire pits, fireworks, charcoal BBQ, and all burn permits are not allowed.

Propane BBQ and propane fire pits are allowed.

Forest vegetation is very dry and fires will start easily, burn vigorously, and challenge fire suppression efforts.

Questions? Contact Gander Fire Rescue at 709-256-8887.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 20 Rowsell Boulevard

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application to establish a home-based office for a mobile auto cleaning and detailing service at 20 Rowsell Boulevard. This would be an office for administrative duties with all customer related business activity taking place off site.

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on June 7, 2025. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Economic Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7
Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 18 Gordon Street

VARIANCE FROM REGULATIONS - 18 Gordon Street

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application to construct a fence at the above noted address to a total height of 2.2 metres.

It is noted that this property is zoned Residential Medium Density and the maximum permitted fence height in this zone is 2.0 metres. Council may vary their development standards by 10%.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Planning and Development Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon, Friday, May 30, 2025.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Planning and Development Department at 651-5915.

John Boland
Planning & Control Technician
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL
A1V 1G7

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 22 Yeager Street

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application to establish a home-based childcare service at 22 Yeager Street. The requested service would be a provincially registered and regulated home-based childcare service.

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on June 2, 2025. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Economic Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer
Town of Gander
100 Elizabeth Drive
Gander, NL A1V 1G7
Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com

Notice of Water Shut-Off and Road Closure: Collishaw Crescent - May 21, 2025

Notice of Water Shut-Off and Road Closure: Collishaw Crescent - May 21, 2025

Please be advised that on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, there will be a water shut-off affecting the following civic addresses:

27 Morgan Drive
1-39 Collishaw Crescent

Water shut-off will occur from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM for necessary water main repairs.

Additionally, during this time there will be a road closure for Collishaw Crescent.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 126 A Morgan Drive

Notice is hereby given that Council has received an application to establish a home-based office at 126 A Morgan Drive. This office will function as a virtual space, offering online legal, consulting, and coaching services.

It is noted that home occupation is permitted as a “discretionary use” for the zone in which this property is located.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing prior to 4:00pm on May 29, 2025. Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Economic Development Department at 651-5910.

Development Officer

Town of Gander

100 Elizabeth Drive

Gander, NL A1V 1G7

Email: dquinton@gandercanada.com

DISCRETIONARY NOTICE - 35H ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD

Notice is hereby given that the Town Council of Gander has received an application from Christian Missionary Fellowship International Newfoundland (CMFI, Newfoundland) to occupy the suite in the building at the above noted address for the purposes of a Prayer Room.

The location in question is currently zoned Commercial General. It is noted that General Assembly uses are permitted as a Discretionary Use in this zone as per the Town of Gander Development Regulations.

Anyone wishing to make representation on this matter must do so in writing and the representation must be received by the Engineering Department, Town of Gander, no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

Further information on this matter may be obtained by contacting the Engineering Department at 651-5915.

John Boland

Planning & Control Technician

Town of Gander

100 Elizabeth Drive

Gander, NL

A1V 1G7

jboland@gandercanada.com