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New subdivision to crop up in Battery
The Telegram
Council has given approval to Harmony Homes Ltd. to construct six semi-detached houses on Powder House Hill, in the Battery. The lot is currently vacant, since the single house which was situated on the land was torn down last year.
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=107833&sc=79
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Reporting this as a major development would not normally be warranted, except for its prominent position overlooking St. John's harbour. Any development in this area will be highly visible because it is located high on the cliffs, which is one of the most featured postcard views in Newfoundland. This type of development usually looks very good in the city context.
These will have the best views in the city - Developer rendering:
The Battery, (my photo) - they will be on the left, near the big white hotel building.