Council provisionally approves building permits

Mapleton council has given provisional approval for issuing of building permits for phase three of a subdivision under development by Wellington Construction in Drayton.

At the Oct. 9 meeting, council passed a resolution supporting the issuing of the building permits, provided the township’s chief building official is satisfied that concerns related to the watermains in the subdivision have been addressed to the township’s satisfaction.

CAO Patty Sinnamon explained that because water and sewer mains had been installed roughly a year ago, there were concerns about flushing any stagnant water through the existing system.

“Those concerns are being addressed and we hope to issues permits this week,” said Sinnamon on Oct. 15.

Phase three of the subdivision, located on the southwest edge of Drayton, will include 12 single-family residences and a 17-unit apartment building.