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Data indicating nature of growth or decline in service in the exchange
area: (Continued)

The Coquitlam Center shopping plaza will be completed by the. end of 1979,
This plaza will include 130 retail stores plus Woodwards, The Bay and
Eaton's. It is anticipated that with the Opening of the Coquitlam
Center, 1000 jobs will become available.

To date there are 4 held orders for upgrades on file.

In view of the growth to date, the Company anticipates that the existing
consistent demand for telephone services will continue and, therefore,
recommends that the Port Coquitlam exchange be transferred to Rate Group
15, at an early date, in accordance with the practice established by the
Commission.

BRITISi] COLUMBIA TELEPHONE COMPANY

VICE-PRESIDENT - REVENUE REQUIREMENTS

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