Like many communities in southeastern New Brunswick, the Town of Shediac is having a building boom.
The lobster capital of the world has experienced significant growth in residential and commercial construction activity in recent years.
After three successive record-breaking years from 2020 to 2022, the municipality is on track for another record year.
In the first six months of 2023, building permits have already surpassed the 2022 figure of over $69.5 million, reaching nearly $77 million.
“It’s true that we can count on a considerable building permit for the new nursing home currently under construction in Shediac,” noted Shediac mayor Roger Caissie.
“However, we must take into consideration that all types of permits are up in the first six months of the year compared to last year.”
In 2022, the Town of Shediac granted a total of 182 building permits.
If the year continues on the same trend as the first six months of 2023, Caissie said the town could easily surpass the number of permits granted.
“From January to June 2023, already 116 building permits have been granted compared to 92 last year for the same period. With six months left in the year, we’re only 66 building permits short of last year’s total.”
The month of June was exemplary for the Town of Shediac, with a total value of almost $5.4 million in building permits.
In residential permits alone, the municipality doubled the number of permits granted, with 38 for a total value of almost $3.9 million.
According to the mayor, the development of Shediac continues to ensure a balance of all aspects, such as the environment and the economy.
“Our municipality is experiencing significant growth, and we must continue on this path, while focusing on the aspects that make Shediac one of the best places to live. Our municipality must retain its unique character that sets it apart from the rest,” said Caissie.
