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ES. ™ Sh r--: Be ., A Final building report shows steep decline in 1990 The value of building per- mits issued in Scugog Township last year dropped by nearly $14 million over 1989. The report, issued recently by the Township, shows 326 permits worth $19.8 million last year. The previous year, 1989, by comparison was a solid year for construction in Scugog Town- ship with 488 permits issued, worth $33.4 million. The decline in Scugog is much the same as other areasin Durham Region, which are feel- ing similar affects of the reces- sion. The most significant de- cline was in the number and to- tal value of permits for con- struction of new homes. In 1989, there were 149 built at a value of just over $22.5 million. Last year, the fig- ure was 71, with a value of just MoJacks move up fo second after three straight wins Three straight wins last week put the Port Perry Mo- Jacks firmly in second place in the Central Junior C Hockey League. ~ But the playoff picture right now is anything but set- tled. Team officials say they will have to wait until the regular schedule concludes this Satur- day night before they know who the ModJacks will face in the opening round, a best of seven affair. And just when the playoffs get underway is not known, ei- ther. For a report on the games last week and the standings, see sports pages in this edition of the Port Perry Star. over $11.6 million. The value of industrial and farm permits also dropped dra- matically from $2.6 million in 1989, to $828,000in 1990. While construction of new houses is on the decline, the re- port shows that additions and alterations are fairly solid. There were 115 permits worth $2.8 million, compared with 1563 at $3.6 million in 1989. The recession appears to have hit the swimming poool in- dustry. In 1989, there 40 permits issued for poois. Last year, there were 24. Despite the down-turn in several important sectors of the building industry, there were some bright spots for Scugog last year. The value of permits for commercial building increased from $1.2 million to $1.8 mil- lion, and the value of permits for commercial additions and alteration more than doubled, from $339,000 to $788,000. 201 Queen St., Port Perry 985-3221 (located in Luke's Country Store) COMPARE THE RATE! ; ) | 165 QUEEN ST., PORT PERRY 985-8435 LACE, NOTIONS, ROLLER BLINDS, VERTICAL BLINDS. VENETIAN BLINDS Sale Ends Saturday, February 2nd, 1991 GST Coupons not valid during sale. "Serving our community for 10 years!" Likewise, permits for gar- ages and carports, which in- creased from $681,000 to $736,000. Economists say this reces- sion is more severe (on a nation- al basis) than the one in 1981- 82. However, there are some predictions that suggest the economy may start to improve 30 Yy 1 . ' ' ANE UE 2 BERS SA0 BF i! PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, January 29, 1991 -- 3 this summer or early fall. While the recession cer- tainly takes some of the blame for the downturn in construc- tion of new homes in Scugog Township, another reason is the lack of fully serviced (sewer and water) land for new devel- opment. The sewage treatment la- goons servicing Port Perry are * GOLF SHIRTS * SPORT SHIRTS * SLACKS * SHOES Everything you need for that vacation || inthe sunny south ... VISIT BROCK'S Cruise Wear ~ Room * BATHING SU * COVER-UPS * CO-ORDINATES * JUMPSUITS * DRESSES * SHORTS *TOPS * SHOES just about at capacity. Durham Region is looking at ways to increase this treat- ment capacity, which would al- low more land to be developed in the immediate Port Perry area. 018133) STREET ORT PERRY