Officials with the city's development services department say it's been a boom year for construction projects around the city.
The total dollar value for building permits issued has doubled compared to this time last year from $42 million up to $87 million.
Among the major projects underway is the new 73,000 square foot Leon's Superstore on Fort William Road. The list also includes the new Mary J-L Black Library on Edward Street, the senior’s facility on Isabella Street and the new REACH building at Confederation College. The city's deputy chief building official, Des Stolz said 2010 should be the busiest construction season in Thunder Bay since 2002.
Stolz said construction permits could go as high as $150 million by year's end. Another boom is expected next year with construction planned for the new $100 million consolidated courthouse in the downtown south core he added.
