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Article #10360Re: Lion's Gate Replacement
From: Marina Waltz
Date: Thu, 09 Nov 1995 00:00
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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