Builders closed the year 2023 with nearly one-quarter less work than the previous year.
Value of building permits issued by Moose Jaw city hall fell $24.7 million to $82.1 million.
Residential dwellings accounted for almost half of the decline.
Fifteen new dwelling permits worth $4.95 million were issued in 2023 compared with 30 worth $23.6 million during the previous year.
Building in 2023 included 106 units compared with 14 in 2022.
Two housing projects valued at $886,000 were started in December while one project with 81units valued at $12 million was started in December 2022.
Major permits in December 2023 involved $665,000 for the Southwest Day Care at 504 Fourth Avenue Southwest and $120,000 for a retail-wholesale outlet at 903 Main Street north, the former location for Information Services Corp.
Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net
