The Construction Source

10 | Town of Paradise 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.