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Port de Grave is located on Route 72 in Conception Bay. Port de Grave is a Local Service District divided into five areas, Hibbs Cove, Blow Me Down, Ship Cove, The Harbour (Port de Grave Proper), and Sandy Cove.
Population Demographics:
• The total population is approximately 650.
Industries / Economic Activity:
• The main industry is the fishery which runs from April until November each year. The catch and processing includes multi- species (crab, cod, shrimp, scallops, turbot, etc.) A fish processing plant employs approximately 300 seasonal workers from the area.
• The Tourism & Heritage industry is steadily growing.
General Services:
• The community of Port de Grave is a Local service District
where a committee is in charge of community services. The
committee is responsible for the collection of fees for services
rendered.
• Weekly Garbage Collection is provided for a fee of $87 per year
• Fire Protection Services - Bay Roberts Volunteer Fire Department for $36 per year, per household
Real Estate:
• Average price of a three-bedroom bungalow: $30,000 - $40,000
• Average rental cost of a house: $375 per month
• Average rental cost of a two-bedroom apartment: $375 per month
• Home heating sources available include wood, electric, oil, and propane
Churches:
• Anglican
• United
• Pentecostal Church
Law Enforcement / Crime Prevention:
• Royal Canadian Mounted Police - Bay Roberts Detachment (7 km) - 27 Police Officers / 11 Vehicles
Education Facilities:
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Avalon West School Board
• Coley's Point Elementary, Coley's Point Grades k-3
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Amalgamated Academy, Bay Roberts Grades 4-9
•Ascension Collegiate,Grades 10-12
• Public and Private Post-Secondary Facilities are available in Carbonear and nearby Bay Roberts
• Keyin College College of the North Atlantic
• Canadian Training Institute
• Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL
Other Services:
• Taxi Service
• Buses to and from St. John's - available in Bay Roberts
• Telecommunications (Telephone, Internet and Cellular Service)
• Media Services - Regional and Provincial Newspapers, Cable TV,
Satellite Community Channel, regional radio station at Carbonear
• Various Recreation Facilities (e.g. Line Dancing, Playground, etc.)
• Development Organizations (Recreation Committee, Waste Disposal Committee, Harbour Authority Committee, Heritage Society,
• Fisherman's Committee)
• Others (Church Groups)
Service Organizations:
• (The Loyal Orange Lodge)
Commercial Services
• Restaurant
• Post Office
• Beauty Salon
• Convenience Store
• Marine Supply Store
• Fish Market
For more information:
Port de Grave Local Service District
Port de Grave, NL A0A 3J0
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