A new gas station is opening up in Port Renfrew for the first time in 20 years, and the Chamber of Commerce vice president Karl Ablack believes it will play a key role in fuelling the communityB次元官网网址檚 growth.
The project, which was an initiative of the , has been in the works for approximately three years and took 6-8 months to build.
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Since , Port Renfrew has been reinventing itself into an ecotourism destination.
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Ablack said in the past few years, the Chamber has grown substantially and approximately 80 businesses have become involved, all working towards promoting the community.
There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony being held on Thursday Nov. 9 at 11 am to celebrate the grand opening of the new business.
Mike Hicks, Juan de Fuca electoral area director for the CRD, said the station is a long needed service that will not only benefit people in the community by giving them a place to buy fuel, but will also provide immediate employment for locals.
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Everyone is welcome at the grand opening, as there will also be a barbecue taking place and beverages being served.
The station is located along West Coast Road by the Port Renfrew Fire Hall. For any further information, .
