South River is a quiet little town that is situated approximately fifty minutes west of St. John’s on the Conception Bay Highway. It is located at the head of Bay de Grave, between Clarke’s Beach and Cupids. South River was incorporated in 1966 and presently has a population of about 650 people. South River is the first community off Roache’s Line, the connector road to the Trans Canada Highway. It is part of the Baccalieu Trail, a scenic drive around the Conception Bay, Trinity Bay areas. Politically, South River is in the Provincial District of Harbour Main and in the Federal District of Avalon.
Council
Council Meetings are the FIRST Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall, unless indicated otherwise.
Mayor: Bev Wells
Deputy Mayor: Melissa Hierlihy
Councillors: Eric Snow, Pat Curran, David Petten, Maggie Snow, Herb Hedd.
Town Clerk/Manager: Marjorie Dawson
Water/ Sewer & Maintenance: Jonny Jessop
2026 COUNCIL MEMBERS
From left to right: Pat Curran, Eric Snow, Maggie Snow, Herb Hedd, Bev Wells, David Petten, Melissa Hierlihy.
News and Updates
Town Hall
Next Regular Meeting:
Wednesday, October 7th – 7:30pm
Snow Clearing Tender:
Closing September 16 – 3:00pm 
South River YOUTH SPOTLIGHT
Nominate a Young Person
WASTE COLLECTION
Regular Collection: Mondays
Bulk Collection: August 24th
RECYCLING PROGRAM
Every Second Monday
Recycling Guidelines
Recycling your Electronics
at the Green Depot in Bay Roberts
DISPOSAL OF GREASE PRODUCTS
A Guide for Homeowners
PLAYGROUND AND PARKS
OPEN: 9AM TO 10PM
SNOW CLEARING
Notice to Residents
Damage Policy
Freight Containers &
Sea Can Regulations
RODENT CONTROL
ABSOLUTELY NO DUMPING
EXPLOSION RISK & FIRE HAZARD
In an Emergency
Call 911
Fire – Police – Ambulance
THE NEWFOUNDLAND PONY
– NL PONY HERITAGE PASTURE
– HISTORY OF THE NL PONY
– VISITOR’S MAP
– Safety at the Pasture
Group
Town of South River Recreation/Social group
