Pool to Reopen Tomorrow Following Fire Incident at the Complex
By Regional District of Central Kootenay
Following a small fire that occurred on the roof above the pool area in the early morning of Thursday, Oct. 16, we are pleased to confirm that contractors have completed inspections and the necessary repairs have been done to the affected area. The pool will reopen on Friday, Oct. 17, for its regular hours of operation.
Thanks to the prompt actions of staff and the Castlegar Fire Department, the fire was kept small and damage to the building was minimized. To safely reopen the pool, crews removed and replaced a six-foot section of damaged wall with new materials matching the existing structure. No further structural work is required. Other than a slight smoke odour that may remain, there are no ongoing impacts to the facility.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined at this time.
The RDCK would again like to thank the Castlegar Fire Department for their quick response, and to the community for their patience and understanding as we worked to safely reopen the facility.
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