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Building permits valued at more than $55 million in construction issued in Welland to date
April 27, 2022
Building permits valued at more than $55 million in construction issued in Welland to date
With 173 building permits valued at more than $55 million issued in Welland to date, the city is on its way to another record-breaking year. One of those permits is for the seven-storey Upper Vista Welland residential condominium at 350 Prince Charles Dr. S. DAVE JOHNSON / TORSTAR
Apartments, condominiums and accessory dwellings make up the majority of building permits issued in Welland to date, putting the city on course for another record-breaking year.
The city said 173 permits valued at more than $55 million in construction have been issued, and include the start of 309 new housing units.
A release said townhouses and single-detached homes make up a small portion of the residential growth.
“The number of permits issued to date is surprising only because the first quarter is generally slower due to the weather and ability to begin construction,” said Grant Munday, director of planning and development services.
Munday said the numbers indicate 2022 will be another strong year for the city in terms of growth.
In 2021, 1,108 building permits were issued, compared to 767 in 2020. Of those permits, 759 were for new dwelling unit starts.
The value of construction for all building permits last year was more than $236 million. That was a 22 per cent increase from the estimated construction value — approximately $200.1 million — for 2020.
Some of the construction underway in Welland includes the seven-storey Upper Vista Welland residential condominium at 350 Prince Charles Dr. S.