A near doubling of single family residential construction dominates the building scene in Moose Jaw.
City hall issued permits for 27 new houses by the end of November, up from 16 last year.
The 78 per cent increase in housing value to $10.1 million from $5.7 million failed to offset lower commercial construction.
Total permit values to Nov. 30 of $24.34 million amounted to a 7.5 per cent decline of $1.97 million.
Construction activity in November fell $1.4 million from last year to $542,000 — the first month under $1 million this year.
Largest commercial projects included a $225,000 permit at the Jiffy Lube site, 7 Thatcher Drive East; and $190,000 for an office building at 341 Fairford Street West.
Other permits included $38,000 for an outdoor recreation facility at Hlillcrest Golf course; $18,400 for a restaurant at the former Original Joe’s site, 930 Main Street North; and $10,000 for work at Union Grocery, 855 Athabasca Street East.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
