[St. John's] Metro West End Development - Page 59

Arrakis · #**1161** Posted **May 12, 2026, 2:34 AM**

Was up on Mount Carson Ave yesterday. They now have a coming soon sign for the new Island Furniture store posted there on site just west of the new Irving. They are al also laying foundation footings for it too.

jjavman · #**1162** Posted **May 12, 2026, 2:54 PM**

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Was out and about yesterday and noticed that there were two excavators at the end of Southlands Boulevard and I could see various concrete culverts in the distance on the unfinished route further up towards the direction of Galway. Has there been any talk lately of starting this road construction up again? Maybe it will get completed in my lifetime. Lol.

Also…at the end of Great Southern Drive next to the Orange Store/DQ/Little Caesars, they have recently cleared a very large area of trees for the next phase of construction of homes in that area. It’s slowly inching closer to the Galway area too. Pretty sure Great Southern Drive will eventually intersect with Southlands Blouevard by way of a roundabout.

I was in there yesterday (Monday). 3 pieces heavy equipment and several excavations now. Culvert lining the road waiting for installation.
Finally something happening!

Engibeer · #**1163** Posted **May 13, 2026, 3:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by jjavman

I was in there yesterday (Monday). 3 pieces heavy equipment and several excavations now. Culvert lining the road waiting for installation.
Finally something happening!

Hopefully it's planned for use on Southlands Blvd, and not the Cheeseman/Great Southern Dr. connection point.

Fingers crossed.

Arrakis · #**1164** Posted **Jun 3, 2026, 4:11 PM**

The Glacier in the city of Mount Pearl is being rebranded with a new name. It’s now gonna be called The Capital Ford Glacier. The Howard Group has purchased the naming rights for 10 years as part of the sponsorship.

https://vocm.com/2026/06/03/mount-pearl-glacier-to-be-renamed-in-partnership-with-howard-group/

NLResident · #**1165** Posted **Jun 9, 2026, 1:28 PM**

They got part of the front entrance removed and are doing work on the inside of the former Walmart on Topsail Road.

SuperCat · #**1166** Posted **Jun 9, 2026, 5:30 PM**

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They got part of the front entrance removed and are doing work on the inside of the former Walmart on Topsail Road.

New Liquor Store, apparently

Tocchet22 · #**1167** Posted **Jun 29, 2026, 3:45 PM**

Found the listing website for Mount Carson development:

https://www.penneygroup.ca/mount-carson

Doesn't mention which businesses are moving in just Sold/Pending. Known that Sold lots are Irving/Tim Hortons?! on the corner; Island Furniture next to that.

Slue709 · #**1168** Posted **Jun 29, 2026, 5:28 PM**

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Originally Posted by Tocchet22

Found the listing website for Mount Carson development:

https://www.penneygroup.ca/mount-carson

Doesn't mention which businesses are moving in just Sold/Pending. Known that Sold lots are Irving/Tim Hortons?! on the corner; Island Furniture next to that.

I don't think there is a Tim's in with that Irvining. So maybe the pending is the Tims?

daniel0001 · #**1169** Posted **Jul 1, 2026, 12:31 PM**

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I don't think there is a Tim's in with that Irvining. So maybe the pending is the Tims?

There's a separate foundation built behind the Irving that looks like it could have space to include a drive thru.

Also that other lot is pretty huge for only a tims so I doubt it.

wmemeadusjr · #**1170** Posted **Jul 6, 2026, 10:28 AM**

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There's a separate foundation built behind the Irving that looks like it could have space to include a drive thru.

Also that other lot is pretty huge for only a tims so I doubt it.

The foundation behind the Irving is the future Tim's.

NLResident · #**1171** Posted **Aug 1, 2026, 4:24 PM**

The former Walmart will be spilt in to 3 different units. It's shown on the crombie website.

SuperCat · #**1172** Posted **Aug 11, 2026, 10:38 AM**

From NL Info FB:

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The federal government has awarded a $121.6-million contract for the construction of a new Canada Revenue Agency facility in St. John’s.

Public Services and Procurement Canada announced Monday that Pomerleau Inc. was awarded the contract to build the new Crown-owned facility at 80 Kelsey Drive.

The building will provide modern, accessible and purpose-built space for CRA employees and is intended to support the agency’s workforce and service delivery in Newfoundland and Labrador.

The contract includes requirements under the federal government’s Buy Canadian Policy to prioritize Canadian suppliers and materials throughout the project.

The government said the construction project will also create employment opportunities for local tradespeople.

Construction is expected to begin this summer, with the facility scheduled for completion in 2029.

NLResident · #**1173** Posted **Sep 2, 2026, 8:49 PM**

Dollarama seems to be opening a new store on Blackmarsh road next to Dominion. Should close the village one down and transfer the staff there. So many stores already close together.

newfoundlander1024 · #**1174** Posted **Sep 20, 2026, 5:10 PM**

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Dominion seems to be opening a new store on Blackmarsh road next to Dominion. Should close the village one down and transfer the staff there. So many stores already close together.

I think you meant Dollarama but I won't lie my brain just melted a little bit trying to decipher why Dominion was opening a 2nd location next door LOL

NLResident · #**1175** Posted **Sep 22, 2026, 12:17 PM**

From VOCM: https://vocm.com/2026/09/22/nlc-opening-in-old-walmart-on-topsail-road/

Going to be opening early next year (2027)