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a 4 o o -D z o E z u z o 1- -I i Construction value of homes declines Milton's growth has taken its municipalitys inability to reach first big hit from the recession as the housing mix goals included in the construction value of homes the 1997 official plan, which out- dropped from $120 million in the lined tbe growtb spurt that bas first quarter of 2009 to $13 million taken place over tbe past decade. in the second, according to a Town The construction value of report. industriaVcommerciallinstitution- Between April and June of this ai growtb was $8.6 million in the year, the construction value of res- idential building was only about seon te o 2009, d 20 per cent of that achieved in the second quarter of 2008. In the first quarter of 2009, the The first quarter 2009 figure 1 value was $120 million, close to was $23 million, showing a two thirds of the first quarter 2008 decline from the first quarter 2009 figure of $190 million. construction value of $73.5 mil- The estimated population lion. increase in the second quarter'of Some developments in the sec- 2009 was 177, only 15 per cent of ond quarter inclode a 30,000 the population growth during the square-foot office and training same period in 2008. The towns facility for the Canadian Welding population now stands at an esti- Group and two retail plazas urdcr mated 77,810. onstruction, said the Town All of Miltons growth contin- ues to be on the backs of sales of e w ns crea b single-family homes and town- to d w vacans c ietb houses, which have stayed rela- close-d Lpedatos Mil tively high compared to other GTA municipalities, said the Town. Monday that owners of industrial Milton's planning department properties wbere work has shut has received no permit applica- down could apply for property tax tions for apartments in either 2008 relief, draining the Towns coffers if or 2009, contributing to tbe the appeals are successful. Find gold right down the street. Right where you live theres a wealth of stores and services, but how do you locate exactly what you need? How do you find help quickly when yon need it? Strike gold the quick and easy way. With Gold Book and goldbook.ca it's a snap to connect with great local businesses - the right plumber, lawyer, haircutting spot or even that special romantic restaurant. Before you head out the door find everything you need to make the right choice. Gold Book and goldbook.ca: Ready to help you make the most of your busy life. It's pure gold. Lw Scce 8. Ls$ce JON CURRIE / METROLAND WES1 MELDIA (cROUP PREPARING A FEAST: Ahmed Fakar (right) and other members of the Muslim Association of Milton help prepare a feast during the association's Community Barbecue held at the Milton Fair Grounds Saturday. During the event, which was attended by about 1,000 people, the association made a cheque presentation for $5,000 to the Milton District Hospital Foundation. The event also included children's rides and games. in