January is a slow month for construction but local activity increased slightly this year.
Eleven building permits were issued by city hall for a value of $857,000 compared with $785,000 in the previous January.
The lone dwelling started in January was worth $485,000 and amounted to half the month’s total.
Commercial permits included $160,000 renovation to the Canadian Brewhouse at 1251 Main North; $75,000 work to the new Wendy’s at 121 Thatcher Drive East; and $20,000 to Starbucks at 1251 Main St. North.
A $15,000 permit was issued for work on an indoor recreational building at 754 Fairford Street West.
Ron Walter can be reached at [email protected]
