Sackville continues to experience strong development growth, even amidst a recession.

The Tantramar Planning District Commission was busy during the month of October, issuing 20 permits for the Tantramar area, valued at $3.16 million. Nine of these permits were for Sackville at a value of $2.9 million.

These new developments included one new commercial sign, one new institutional water tower, two new multiple dwelling units, one demolition, one new accessory building, and three new single-family dwelling units.

This compares to nine permits issued last October, at a value of $1.285 million, of which five were for Sackville at a value of $1.27 million.

"We are continuing to have expansion in our town and we're continuing to see new construction in all areas," said Coun. Virgil Hammock, liaison councillor for the TPDC, during council's monthly meeting Nov. 9.