Water Sampling – Private Wells in Evacuated Areas
Today the Water Resource Management Division staff will focus on collecting samples from Green Acres; will collect samples for inorganics and hydrocarbons; will also collect PFAS samples at three homes where foams were heavily used. Today, private well testing kits...
Notice: Boardwalk Maintenance – Main Beach
The Town of Holyrood advises residents that a section of the boardwalk at the Main Beach is currently under repair. Please use caution around the construction area.
Water Conservation
Due to the ongoing fire suppression activity, our water levels are being affected. Therefore, we are asking all residents to turn off their sprinkler systems tonight to allow levels to rise.
Careless Behaviour
Tonight, the Holyrood Fire Department responded to the Main Beach Boardwalk after smoking materials were carelessly discarded. This is preventable and illegal. With our resources already committed to the Holyrood wildfire, unnecessary calls like this put extra strain...
Wildfire Update – 7:40pm August 10, 2025
🔸The fire in Holyrood is classified as “Being Held” by the Department of Forestry. 🔸There is minimal fire behavior observed with the fire fully contained with hose lines. Crews continue to work on the fire and residents are asked to proceed with caution on roads and...
Wildfire Update – 9:00pm August 9, 2025
The Town of Holyrood has lifted its Evacuation Order and terminated the State of Emergency. No structures have been lost during this event, and we welcome families back to their homes. Smoke and hot spots are expected along Conception Bay Highway and Green Acres....
Water Pickup – Municipal Building
Any residents requiring bottled water can pick up at the Hubert A. Keough Municipal Building, 34 Salmonier Line, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. today, and from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. tomorrow (August 9).
Public Advisory: Evacuation Order Lifted for Area of Holyrood and Conception Bay South Impacted by Holyrood Wildfire
The evacuation orders, issued on August 4 and 5, 2025, for a section of the Town of Holyrood and a section of the Town of Conception Bay South, have been officially lifted by the municipalities. Impacted residents can return to their properties. Route 60, or...
Recreation Programs & Facilities Resuming August 11
The Town of Holyrood advises residents that recreational programs and the use of recreational facilities will resume on Monday, August 11. This includes the Holy Cross Swim Park, CBC United Soccer, the Camp A’hoy Summer Program, and outdoor fields such as the Holyrood...
Wildfire Update – 11:40am August 9, 2025
🔸The fire in Holyrood remains classified as "out of control" by the Department of Forestry; Please see the attached link for the Active Wildfire Dashboard: https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/df3fede0d65b47fba974e442f91989d2 🔸No structures have been lost at...