The Spring Garden Area Business Association says there's no indication of when they can return

Frustration is building for businesses forced to close due to a construction crane that collapsed when Hurricane Dorian blew through Halifax.

A section of South Park Street remains closed as engineers work out the logistics of safely dismantling the twisted metal now precariously hanging over a building under construction.

Some residents and businesses in the area remain evacuated because of the threat to safety.

The executive director of the Spring Garden Area Business Association said, at this point, there's no indication of when they can return.

"The developer, WM Fares, needs to get in contact with all affected parties, residents etcetera," Sue Uteck told NEWS 95.7's The Rick Howe Show. "It's my understanding he was offering some compensation [to residents] in the interim as a good will gesture, but that doesn't help the businesses affected."

Uteck said most of the businesses have insurance, but it may not cover off the entire length of time it will take to remove the mangled mess.

"We were told two weeks, but we haven't seen any movement yet on the crane itself, so I think the timeline is going to become a real issue for businesses and residents," she said.

"As of today, all I know is there's going to be another drone going in to assess the inside damage before they start removing."

Uteck said three businesses have been allowed to open.

"There was some confusion last week when they said to avoid the area," she explained. "Humani-T Cafe is open, Fawcett's Fine Jewellery is open and Twiggz is open. They need your support so please come down and visit."