Construction activity in Summerland is higher than it has been for several years, but the building permits issued this year are for smaller projects than in the past.
“Our permits are up significantly but our value is down by about $3 million from last year,” said municipal planner Ian McIntosh.
So far this year, 128 permits, with a value of $14,161,750 were issued.
In 2011, 100 permits were issued with a combined value of $17,211,500.
McIntosh said many of the permits issued this year have been for renovations and additions rather than for new construction.
In September, eight permits were issued with a combined value of $236,000.
In September, 2011, 15 permits, with a value of $2,075,000 were issued and in 2010, 14 permits with a value of $7,419,000 were issued.