Building permit values decreased in January

Officials with the City of Red Deer say building permit values decreased in January, with 61 approved permits valued at $4.8 million, compared with 55 permits issued in January 2022 worth $5.6 million.

Notable permits are said to include:

• Building permit for interior and exterior renovations for Jollibee restaurant and future adjacent tenant at 4999 Molly Banister Drive, valued at $1.1 million
• Building permit for interior renovations to a medical clinic at 300-4814 50 Street, valued at $500,000
• Building permit for interior development of dental clinic, Lume Dental, at 2117-2827 30 Avenue, valued at $310,000
• Building permit for new single detached dwelling to be used as Sorento Custom Homes show home at 117 Emerald Drive, valued at $272,000
• Building permit for renovations to sanctuary at First Christian Reformed Church of Red Deer, valued at 16 McVicar Street, valued at $250,000