Construction values in Moose Jaw boomed in September, adding $14.4 million to the year to date building permit values.
The jump came mostly from a $12.9 million utility structure being built near the Lynbrook Golf Course at 1525 Fourth Avenue Northwest.
That brings the total building permit values for the year to $28.5 million — an increase of 51.5 per cent.
Another utility permit for $354,000 involves work on the SaskTel communications building at 55 Ominica Street West.
Three office building permits totalling $395,000 were taken out for 252 to 256 High Street West, part of the former parking lot at the Royal Canadian Legion.
An $80,000 retail outlet will be built at 444 Athabasca Street West with a $17,000 retail outlet at 71 Ross Street West.
Only one dwelling permit was issued worth $300,000.
Year-to-date housing developments have fallen off by 11 residences with just over half last year’s value. Permits have been issued for 11 residences worth $5.74 million.
Two demolition permits were issued during September.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
