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Gastown businesses losing millions due to Water Street construction, society says

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The City of Vancouver began work in Gastown roughly two months ago, ahead of its summer pilot of having Water Street a car-free area for July and August.

Business es in Vancouver's Gastown neighbourhood are feeling the pain from a major infrastructure project that's underway, saying it's costing them millions and pushing some to the brink. But as Grace Ke reports, the city is promising the work will be worth it in the long-run.project is part of the city’s 2023-2026 capital plan with the aim of revitalizing the area. Interim repairs began at Maple Tree Square in early March.

The society said businesses are reporting significant losses in revenue since the construction began. The society represents more than 600 retail stores in Gastown.Potential for light rain at Fort Nelson wildfire, B.C. officials say “More gripes about the parking situation which was not great to begin with,” said Simon Farrell, with Robba Da Matti restaurant. “A lot of people just ask what is going on”

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