It was a big year for new building and renovations in the City of Belleville last year.
A report from Belleville’s Building Department shows 842 permits were issued for a construction
value of over $121 million last year.
In 2015, total construction value was much less at over $63 million.
Meanwhile, December was another strong month for proposed construction in Belleville, with permits
covering projects worth $21.7 million.
Last year, a total of 319 residential units were approved, including 210 new houses.