DIDSBURY - Total construction values for new principle dwelling units in town jumped from $3.51 million in 2021 to $8.22 million in 2022, according to year-end statistics presented at the Feb. 28 council meeting.
And the large increase came despite only 13 permits issued for principal dwelling units, down from 16 the previous year.
The development report outlined statistics not only for dwelling units but also for accessory buildings, structures, suite and other developments.
Four permits were issued for commercial retail unit construction with a total construction value of $3.66 million. That is up sharply from 2021 when one permit was issued worth $100,000.
A total 31 permits were issued for garages, sheds, decks, additions, demolition and secondary suites in 2022, with a total construction value of $930,000. That compares with 26 permits totalling $1.2 million in 2021.
Specifically in 2022, 14 permits were issued for garages/sheds/structures, three for additions, 11 for decks, two for demolitions, and one for a secondary suite.
Four permits were issued in 2022 for home occupations, the same as in 2021.
Mayor Rhonda Hunter says the jump in principle dwelling numbers and commercial retail construction is particularly good news for the town.
“Those are good number coming in for planning and development, and for construction, both commercial and residential,” Hunter told the Albertan.
The year end statistical development report was received by council as information.
