At least three SOPA Square business owners along Pandosy Street in Kelowna have come forward to vent their frustration over heating issues in their building complex.
In 2015, the Aquilini group bought the Sopa Square development for $29.5 million after it went into receivership. Since then, the developer has built a residential high rise tower project above the commercial units.
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In the latest developments, Silent Noise Jewellery owner Gadi Nussen said he has been without heat at his store for weeks.
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Tru Frozen Yogurt, a neighbouring store to Silent Noise Jewelry, has also been experiencing heating issues for almost a month.
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Glenn Smith, general manager of Canadian Brewhouse & Grill in the SOPA complex, said the property manager isn香蕉视频直播檛 offering to reimburse him for space heaters that he香蕉视频直播檚 buying just to keep his facility warm.
He said a recent flooding event has also been a major eyesore for his business.
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Smith said the toilet issue has been a major drain on his business.
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Last March, tiles were reportedly falling off the building and crashing down on the street below.
City of Kelowna planning director Ryan Smith said the tiles have since been removed from the building.
If SOPA business owners are experiencing issues, Smith said the best way for them to address the problem is to contact their strata manager.
Several telephone calls to the Aquilini group for comment weren香蕉视频直播檛 returned.
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