Water Access/Slipway Quidi Vidi

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A wooden structure on the water with boats

The slipway in Quidi Vidi off Cadet Road has reached its end of life and is no longer safe to use. As such, the City of St. John’s is looking for feedback from residents and visitors on how they currently use the area and potential options that will maintain access to the water. Residents and property owners in the area have been providing their feedback and the City also wants to hear from others who use the area or have thoughts to share. Use the tools below to tell us what you currently do in this area and what you would like to be able to do there in the future. You can also check out the Frequently Asked Questions or post your own questions throughout the process. This page will be open for feedback until July 12.

The slipway in Quidi Vidi off Cadet Road has reached its end of life and is no longer safe to use. As such, the City of St. John’s is looking for feedback from residents and visitors on how they currently use the area and potential options that will maintain access to the water. Residents and property owners in the area have been providing their feedback and the City also wants to hear from others who use the area or have thoughts to share. Use the tools below to tell us what you currently do in this area and what you would like to be able to do there in the future. You can also check out the Frequently Asked Questions or post your own questions throughout the process. This page will be open for feedback until July 12.

  • Funding approved for Quidi Vidi Slipway replacement

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    At the Jan. 21, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting Council approved $750,000 for the replacement of slipway. Project details will be shared on this page as construction work begins.

  • What We Heard released

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    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.


Page last updated: 22 Jan 2025, 09:50 AM