Editor:
Re: Group plans ‘We Won’t Go’ campaign, June 1, Burnaby Now
Since acquiring the property at 6508 Telford Ave. in June 2017, we have already completed several immediate repairs that could be addressed while the building was tenanted.
However, significant upgrades are still required, including further updates to the roof, electrical and plumbing systems, damage caused by recent vandalism, as well as possible removal of asbestos.
These additional repairs, which are essential to ensuring the ongoing safety of the structure and our tenants, will require the entire building to be vacated, given the extensive nature of the repairs and potential presence of hazardous materials.
Westland has always operated in good faith and met or exceed our legal obligations as property owners. While we understand the difficulty of finding alternative accommodations, our primary concern is the health and safety of our tenants.
Austin Zhang, Managing Director, Westland International Investment Corporation
