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Re: Lion's Gate Replacement

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From: Marina Waltz
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 00:00
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Roy Smyth <roy_smyth@mindlink.bc.ca> wrote:
>I recall that the Sun article quoted an additional $17 million to keep 
>the existing bridge structure for pedestrian, cycling and emergency 
>vehicle use. I assume that is for one-time upgrades and that there would 
>be additional costs for upkeep.
>
>Not a lot of hope for this size expendature unless a) the cost of taking 
>the bridge down is huge, or b) there is an outcry against removing this 
>part of the Vancouver skyline.

I should think point b) is a strong likelihood.  Most certainly I
would complain if tearing it down were suggested.  I may not actually
like crossing it much, but I'm rather fond of the bridge itself.

Regards,

Marina
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From: Marina Waltz <waltz@mpr.ca>
Subject: Re: Lion's Gate Replacement
Date: 1995/11/09
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