Every year, the City of Saint John invests in new infrastructure and infrastructure improvements. Work can include such things as asphalt resurfacing, street reconstruction, water and sewer construction, safe drinking water projects, and more. For current, active construction projects in your area, please search below.

Want to know what capital construction work is happening across the City this year?

Check out the interactive map on this page for all capital projects. The map identifies the type of project, its location, budget* and projected start and end dates

*Budgets listed may include multiple project sites


 

Ihtoli-maqahamok - The Gathering Space [ee-doe-lee MAH-qwah-HA-muck]

For many decades, the space just beyond the intersection of King and Water streets in Uptown Saint John has been used for community gatherings - live music, festivals, and celebrations of all kinds. Now, it is entering a new era of access and expansion.

It is a name that pays homage to the ancestors of the land on which it rests, and to the spirit of the space and the way it has been and will be used: as a place of community and gathering.

As part of the City's waterfront development, Ihtoli-maqahamok – The Gathering Space, has been reinvigorated and reimagined, with the addition of a community skating rink, indoor/outdoor patios, an expanded stage for concerts, film screenings, and other special events. It also includes space for craft and food vendors, and easy access to enjoy the waterfront.

The design elements of Ihtoli-magahamok – The Gathering Space are rooted in three foundations of Saint John: the people, the water, and the rocks. It will be a significant landmark and a place of togetherness. A destination, and a meeting place for locals and visitors to come together.

The City of Saint John would like to thank all those involved in naming and bringing this space to life. The naming process was a multi-phased community effort, with help from Saint John residents, the City’s Civic Commemoration Committee, Common Council, and First Nations’ leaders and Elders from the Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick (WNNB).

The Committee acknowledges that this space is important to the Loyalist heritage in the region, which will be recognized through interpretive panels in the area and the meaning of the new name.

Outdoor recreational fires are a popular activity particularly during the summer months. While the Province of New Brunswick issues burning permits and advisories according to conditions in various areas of the province, cities in New Brunswick are responsible for the regulation and enforcement of controlled outside burning within their municipal boundaries. Each city has its own by-laws regarding outdoor fires. 

The Saint John Fire Department does not issue burning permits for recreational fires at a residence. Burning for the purposes of clearing land, property, or the disposal of any material does not constitute a recreational fire and is prohibited.

CITY OF SAINT JOHN OUTDOOR FIRE REGULATIONS

• Compliance with Provincial Guidelines: Fires are only permitted on days and times allowed by the provincial forest fire watch.
• Permitted Fires: Only recreational fires in approved units are allowed. Open fires, such as bonfires or campfires, are prohibited.
• Approved Materials: Only clean wood or wood products may be burned. Chemically treated wood, garbage, and other refuse are strictly prohibited.
• Safety Measures: All fires must be attended at all times, and proper safety equipment, such as a water source, must be readily available.
• Location Restrictions: Fires must be set up at a safe distance from buildings, tall grass, and wooded areas. Specific clearance requirements must be followed.

GUIDELINES FOR BACKYARD FIREPLACES

• Must not be used on a combustible deck or surface unless approved for such use (ULC or WHI).
• Must be used with all screens in place and closed.
• No treated wood is to be used as fuel. (e.g. pentox or creosote).
• No refuse or garbage is to be burned.
• No chemically treated wood is to be used as fuel (e.g. Presto Logs).
• Must have a 10-litre pail of water or a connected garden hose nearby while in use.
• Must maintain proper clearance from combustibles (1.5m from buildings and fuel supplies, 3m from tall grass and 15m from wooded areas).
• Some units require clearance from bottom of unit to ground. 
• Must follow manufacturer's instructions.
• Must not be left unattended while in operation and all embers extinguished when fire has been completed and not left to burn out on its own.
• Must not be overloaded (screens must be kept closed except for when charging the unit).
• Open circles of rocks and tire rims (campfires or bonfires) are not permitted under this approval, and home-made devices must incorporate a screen having an opening of not more than 12mm when being used as a recreational fireplace.

Screened:

• 1.5 meters from combustibles
• 15 meters from wooded areas 
• 3 meters from tall grass
• Screens must be a maximum of 12 mm

Not Screened:

• 150 meters from wooded areas or other property structures
• Do not burn in high wind conditions
• Backyard fireplaces (retail units) must be used in conjunction with manufacturer's instructions and U.L.C., W.H.I. approved usage methods

Our City Publications page provides access to various communication and reporting tools used to inform citizens about City of Saint John services and initiatives. These include:

Newsletters 
Saint John - At Your Service is the Official Newsletter of the City of Saint John. Through a series of articles, photos and video links, each issue shares recent milestones and achievements and describes how City services impact you.

Municipal Minutes
Municipal Minutes give you an inside look at City services and how they impact our community. Taking you straight to the source, these brief videos feature topics that are timely and relevant to our citizens such as how services are delivered, new initiatives, milestone achievements, seasonal activities, special events and more.

My Saint John
Why Saint John? Why do we love it here? What makes the City special like no other? Is it our love of the water, neighbourhoods and nature? Is it because of our family and friends? Is it the cherished memories that are a part of our history? Is it the job that sets the course for our future? Or that familiarity and feeling of being home?
Watch, like, comment on, tag an out-of-town friend and share the #mysaintjohn videos that will be featured on the City of Saint John Facebook and Twitter pages.

Infographics
Infographics are another publication tool the City of Saint John uses to inform citizens. They provide a visual way to display various types of information, from describing how services are delivered to celebrating achievements. Click images to enlarge.