COMMUNITY PROFILE

Revitalized Business Outlook

As the service centre for Beothuk Lake communities, Buchans has essential amenities and services comparable to any small town in Newfoundland & Labrador. The town boasts a vibrant, growing and diversified business community, focused on retail and trade, services, health, construction, and manufacturing.

Economic Prospects

The proximity of Buchans to new and ongoing development in the mining sector has contributed to recent growth in the local/regional economy and an increase in employment opportunities for its residents.  The economic forecast for the Town of Buchans is promising; increasing private and public investment in the Town has resulted in growth in residential construction and development, expansion of commercial operations and a healthy rate of employment.

Buchans has the infrastructure and facilities to accommodate further growth in its residential and commercial population.  Town planning is working to keep up with current demands, as well as future needs of the population, providing services and utilities necessary to facilitate and sustain economic growth.

Location

The Town is located in the interior of Newfoundland art the end of highway Route 370 which branches off the Trans Canada Highway at Badger. Buchans is located between two major airports (Gander International Airport and Deer Lake Regional Airport), both located within an approximate two (2) hour drive. Grand Falls-Windsor is the closest major regional centre, an estimated one (1) hour drive.

Infrastructure and Town Services

The Town of Buchans is committed to providing its businesses and residents with the highest quality service and infrastructure:

• Snow Clearing
• Waste Management
• Water and Sewer
• Road Maintenance