The construction scene in Moose Jaw has improved from last year at this point.
Building permits in the first two months of $2.43 million are up 69 per cent from last year.
In February alone city hall issued permits worth $1.57 million, about 10 times last February’s amount.
Major permits last month were $80,000 for alterations to the Rexall Drug outlet on Main street and $784,000 for two dwellings, one in the northwest and one in a trailer court.
No new dwelling permits were issued in January or February last year.
One demolition permit was issued in February.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
