The value of building permits issued by the city are 219 per cent higher than last year at the end of July.
City hall issued 154 permits worth $43.8 million in the first seven months of 2021, compared with 151 permits worth $10.3 million last year.
The moribund housing sector has led the way with one-third of the increased values. Permits have been issued for 12 residential dwellings worth $9.6 million compared with seven dwellings worth $2.4 million in 2020.
Commercial permits during July made up $1.2 million of the $2.01 million issued.
Major commercial permits were $850,000 for offices at Seven Thatcher Drive East, the Co-op Pharmacy building; $250,000 for alterations to Superstore; and $100,000 alterations to the Cruisers Collision and Custom building at Eight McKenzie Lane.
Four demolition permits were issued
Three of four dwelling permits were for infill development lots.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
