Building in Moose Jaw declined dramatically in the first three months of this year.
Permits issued by city hall amounted to a mere $1.08 million — a 74 per cent drop from last year's $4.17 million.
Lack of new residential housing is a major factor in the decline. No permits for new houses have been granted this year, compared with four worth $1.71 million last year in the first quarter.
In March the city issued 11 permits valued at $188,000 — a drop from $1.71 million the previous year.
Major permits included $50,000 for a garage and carport on Valley View Drive, and $55,000 for the same structures on South Hill.
Two demolition permits were issued.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
