Aura Apartments at Mitton Street and George Street. Blackburn Media photo by Stephanie Chaves. Aura Apartments at Mitton Street and George Street. Blackburn Media photo by Stephanie Chaves.
Sarnia

Value of Sarnia building permits exceeds 2023

Sarnia City Hall issued a total of 22 building permits in December, worth $1,377,600.

The largest was for $550,000 for a residential development on Cottage Lane.

A $100,000 permit was also issued for a new industrial building on Gladwish Drive.

In 2024, a total of 429 permits were issued, and 329 residential units were created, for a total construction value of $168,127,644.

That's 30 fewer permits than in 2023, but well ahead of the $126,412,486 construction value.

The 2024 numbers were boosted by $66,245,962 in institutional permits to create 130 residential units.

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