June building permits issued from city hall were $178,000 less than in June 2019 when permits worth $2.7 million were issued.
Commercial work during June involved $1.5 million for an addition to the Moose Jaw Co-op Marketplace behind the bakery; $300,000 for a new Carpet One building on McKenzie Lane; and $256,000 for a transportation terminal at GATX Rail.
No new single-family residences were started in June compared with four worth $2 million last June.
Year to date has seen five new single-family residences worth $1.4 million compared with 17 worth $6.4 million for a decline of $5 million.
Construction for the year is off by $3.5 million to $7.8 million.
During June, permits were issued for four swimming pools and eight garages.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
