Dauphin building permits set record

Hammers are flying in the city of Dauphin at a record-breaking pace.

According to that citys economic development office, building permits have reached an all-time high in 2014 after rising steadily for the past four years.

In total so far this year, local building permits with a value of more than $8.2 million have been issued, and more than another $14 million have been issued locally by the Department of Labour for larger buildings.

The $22.3-million total is the highest ever for Dauphin.

City council and our economic development office have been working hard to provide a competitive and supportive environment for our citys growth, said Dauphin Mayor Eric Irwin. A 15 per cent tax decrease over the past three years, infrastructure improvements and housing incentive programs have all helped to boost growth.

Several substantial projects are credited with contributing to the record-breaking number, including major increases in housing development and new commercial construction projects.

Some of the notable commercial construction started recently in Dauphin have been the Consumers Co-op food store, Mr. Mikes restaurant franchise, CKDM radio station and the return of Boston Pizza.

Brandon Sun

Republished from the Brandon Sun print edition December 10, 2014

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Dauphin building permits set record