Construction activity was off to a slow start to the year in Sarnia.
In January, city hall issued a total of 22 building permits with a construction value of just over $1.2 million.
That's down from 31 permits with a total value of just over $3.8 million in January 2024.
The largest permit issued last month was for $250,000 for an agricultural building on Waterworks Road.
There was just one permit issued last month for a single family home in Sarnia.
The city is coming off a year that saw a total of 329 residential units created, including several apartment buildings.