‘Meeting the fast growing “requirements for telecommuni- cations services at Whistler—expected to double in the next three years—is proving to be . a major challenge that will draw upon _ the skills and energy of scores of B.C. Telephone Company planners, engineers, construction and instal- lation personnel. Included in B.C. Tel’s nearly $3-million expansion program for Whistler and nearby communities are two new. switching centres, additional long distance circuits and miles of local distribution cable. , TEL} VAT WHISTLER designed. to- blend in: with’ _ alpine surroundings fs the highlight of company ex-' Panaton plans for the © region. Slated to go into service Us « Needs expected fo double “While the main thrust of our efforts will concern the new Whistler town centre, improvements are scheduled to take place at Pemberton and Darcy as well,” said B.C. Tel North Shore District Customer Service Manager, Dave Coath. “The replacement of the present exchange at Whistler © with an advanced 3000 line electronically-controlled _ s- witching system to be in operation in September 1980 is by far the most significant project,” Coath added. The new centre, being built 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) north of the existing ex- change near the base of the gondola will require com- pany spending of more than $2.4-million. Construction of the 5,300 square foot building is already under way. sim ther resort area. enge foB.C.Tel “The new electronic switching centre will ac- commodate higher volumes of local calling and will result in improved efficiency and reliability of service,” Coath said. To handle projected increased long distance calling, B.C. Tel will expand the number of long distance circuits from both Whistler and Pemberton. Other work planned for Whistler includes a $240,000 conduit and cable in- stallation scheduled for completion next year. The underground duct system to be constructed along Lorimer Road will allow for future cable additions. At Darcy, 48 kilometres (30 miles) north of Pem- berton, B.C. Tel is Iwin Towers THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE This building for adults aged 55 years or over Is filling rapidly. There are now only bachelor suites available. Come by soon and see the tenants’ facilities: tearoom, social room, pool room, crafts room, library (1000 books). The tenant committee has organized daily teas, regular bingo games, | bridge, cribbage and craft nights, as well as a newsletter, dances, socials and group outings. Open for viewing at 172 E. 2nd Street, North Vancouver, Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 12 noon to 3 p.m. Office phone 988-0611. olid-state awitch gear ‘will. accommodate ‘ = ‘raphy growth in demand for telephone service expected " Baa Sear “mill a will Begin th this summer. ‘ Laer ay yy ne A pea Bs establishing an exchange to serve approximately eighty -telephone customers in the gion, The company ex- pects that the Darcy swit- ching centre will be ‘cut into service late next year. Subscribers there are without dial service and place all calls through an operator. NO BONUS MORTGAGES Yat from 11% 2nd trom 13% 3rd & Intermim 18% HAMPSHIRE INVESTMENTS LTD. Ste. A1-3108 Oak St. Vano. 736-2551 (24hre.) We alsg buy mortgages and agreements One of. the major r projects a is