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PAGE 2, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1985, WIIITBY FREE PRESS Wi*tby's com-mercial growth triles Commercial and in- dustrial development in Whitby bas almost tripled in the last year, according ta figures released by Mayor Bob Attersley last Friday marning. As of JuIy 31, the town had issued $9.6 million in commercial and in- dustrial permits so faxr in 1985. In the same period last year, the town had issued $3.8 million in such permits. Last year, Attersley predicted that 1985 would sec a strong surge in commercial and in- dustrial development. He maintains that this development is the result of strong residen- tial construction that bas taken place over the last couple of years. The mayor noted that these homes have brought new people ta the town - people who are now starting to become customers for local business. This new commercial and industrial develop- ment is trying ta capitalize on Whitby's growing market base. "These people are saying that there's a good market out here," the mayor said adding that already established local business should also be reaping in the rewards of this growth. "It bas got ta be beneficial for everybody," Attersley says. While there lias been a surge in commercial and industrial develop- ment, it doesn't appear ta have bad an effeet on the growth in local residential construc- tion. As of July 31, the tewn had issued 681 residen- tial construction per- mils valued at juat over W3,.1 million. During the -Quaiilty Repaira Io mast maires & modela -Fr00 Etimai.. "Ses us In thre Yeiiow Pagea underSterea Service!' 427-6551 1385 HARWOOD AVE. N Just South ofi Hwy. 2 same period last year, 515 permits worth slightly over $23 million were issued. During July itself, the town authorized the construction of 88 new single family homes (including 21 link homes), substantially more than July, 1984's 48. Attersley is also con- fident that Whitby's growth in 1985 will con- vincingly break the record that was set in 1984. During ahl of last year, the town issued just over $49.2 million In building permits for al sectors. After seven months of 1985, the town bas already issued $43.1 million in permits. "Looking at the pace we're going, it will be the biggest year we ve had in 10 years," Atter- sley said adding that commercial and in- dustrial development is accounting for 30 per cent of the town's growth - a figure that be is extremely pleased with since it represents a tremendous increase COMBO DINNER One large plece of tender f rled chioken, O AN SALE!1 a plece of Engllsh style tlsh, french fries, CNRLPIT 118 II" coleslaw, roll & butter. 1017 DU NDAS ST. E., WH ITBY ADWLPPR~ (Besîde Wlndmill Donuts and Dalry Queen> 295 Rtson Rd. S. MON.*SAT. il a.m. -11 p.m. Oshawa SUN. il ar.. 9 p.m. 7227.389\ s25.88 from previous years. There is also another major advantage in having substantial growth in the commer- cial sector. "Commercial growth 1 ATTEL E~tY creates a lot of jobs - nat ail of them are full time Jobs," Attersley said adding, "But nonetheless the jobs they create will produce at least a supplemen- tary income for many local families." Furthermore, the town's grawth 'could praduce at least anc other benefit. The town's portion of the local property tax bill could even be reduced in 1986. Attersley says he definitely doesn't see the necd for a town por- tion increase next year. He is also confident that the current trend will continue which bas already forccd the town ta hire one more persan ta work in the building sector of the public works department. " Our total in 1984 was just over $49.2 million," he said, "We're at $43.7 million after only seven months ... and last year was the biggest since 1976, except for 1982 when we had the LCBO warehouse. " The permit for the construction of the Liquor Contrai Board of Ontario warehouse on Wentworth St. E., was valued at $28 million. Hawever, Attersley likes ta exclude it frorm the building reports because he says It distorts the town's true (and steady) growth figures. "But I cant see it stopping, " he added. Clowning around at the ibirar There will be a lot of clowming around at the Whitby Public Library on Aug. 15, beglnning at 2:30 p.m. Children 6 years of age and over are invited ta the library auditorium ta see a film on what goes on backstage at the Cireus. Afterwards,. the kids wili get their face pain- ted and are encouraged ta dress-up as a clown. Registration for this program is limited. To sign-up cail the library at 668-6541. NEW STORE HOU RS... MON.-THURS. il A.M. - 7 P.M. FRI DAY il A.M. - 9 P.M. SATU RDAY 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. SALE CON DUCTED BY R.J.P. JEWELLERS INO. CASH-VISA-MASTERCARD PERSONAL SHOPPING ONLY BEING HELD AT 555 SIMCOE ST. 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