What We Heard released

The City of St. John’s has released a What We Heard report summarizing findings from public engagement regarding water access and the wooden slipway in Quidi Vidi. The current slipway has reached the end of its lifecycle and is no longer safe to use. Feedback was collected from residents, property owners, and visitors on how they currently use the area and potential options to maintain access to the water.

What We Heard will be shared with Council at the Tuesday, August 20 meeting.

Highlights of What We Heard:

• All feedback received focused on the community’s desire to retain a slipway in Quidi Vidi with a preference for something wooden, similar to what currently exists.
• There is a view that the slipway is a visual indicator of the fishing village and its history and an iconic landmark for tourists, visitors, photographers and others.
• People who live in Quidi Vidi feel development decisions over the years have eroded the fishing community and they are frustrated with the potential loss of the slipway.
• The slipway is well used for boat storage, launch, and tie up.
• Improve the access overall to allow better launching options.

City staff will use the What We Heard to help inform their recommendation to Council about the plans for the slipway. Read the full report on this page.