The City of St. John’s is mobilizing its property and business owners for a pivotal public consultation focused on urban infrastructure and civic cleanliness. Scheduled for January 29 at 5:00 PM, the event will be held at the John E. St. Luce Conference Center on Sir Sydney Walling Highway.
This forum, championed by Social and Urban Transformation Minister Rawdon Turner, aims to directly engage stakeholders in addressing critical quality-of-life issues. Under the banner “Your City. Your Voice,” the initiative seeks grassroots input on multiple urban challenges including waste management systems, road conditions, drainage infrastructure, aesthetic improvements, and the removal of derelict structures.
The consultation will feature high-level government participation with confirmed attendance from Prime Minister Gaston Browne, Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, Housing and Works Minister Maria Browne, and Tourism Minister Charles Max Fernandez. This demonstrates the administration’s commitment to incorporating public feedback into policy decisions.
Minister Turner emphasized the participatory nature of the initiative, stating: “The future of St. John’s starts with you. This consultation represents a genuine opportunity for citizens to shape the urban landscape through direct dialogue with decision-makers.”
Organizers have identified key discussion pillars including: enhanced garbage collection protocols, curbs and drainage improvements, road infrastructure modernization, anti-littering measures, and strategic demolition of abandoned properties. The event structure will allow for both presentation of current challenges and collection of community-generated solutions.
Interested participants are required to RSVP through designated channels to ensure adequate accommodations. This consultation marks a significant step in the city’s broader urban transformation agenda, positioning citizen engagement as central to municipal development strategies.