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November 2013
Cumby says the community is currently
lobbying the government for develop-
ment of a new high school as this would
be beneficial to the growing number of
families in Paradise. Affordable housing
is another important focus. Cumby says
the community recently partnered with
Habitat for Humanity to develop a couple
of new homes, but says studies are under-
way to identify new sites for future af-
fordable housing projects.
In terms of other vital public services,
an agreement with St. John’s Regional
Fire Department is lead the expansion fire
safety services in Paradise. Cumby says
having adequate fire fighting capabili-
ties is crucial for residents and businesses
alike. Whereas fire trucks previously had
to travel from St. John’s to Paradise when
emergencies struck, dedicated units will
soon serve the community through opera-
tions of a new fire department. Cumby
says design stages have been finalized
and construction of a new state-of-the-art
facility should be completed sometime
over the next 16 months.
