Fears of possible roof collapse close Chestermere rec centre
Posted Sep 25, 2019 12:51 pm.
CHESTERMERE (660 NEWS) – The Chestermere Recreation Centre will be shut down starting Friday due to safety concerns.
Rocky View County said a structural analysis determined the roof may collapse under the weight of a heavy snow load and with snowfall expected this weekend the County chose to close the centre.
Chestermere Recreation Centre to Close Over Safety Concerns –
Rocky View County is taking steps to close Chestermere’s recreation centre on Friday at 5 p.m. due to safety concerns with the building. More information is available at https://t.co/IjFNB2FcGy.— Rocky View County (@RockyViewCounty) September 25, 2019
The part of the roof in question is over the ‘red rink,’ but inspectors said in their report that they’re not sure how it would impact the safety of the rest of the building.
In a statement, the County said they are working with community partners to determine the future of the building, adding it’s closed until further notice.
Chestermere has been looking at the possibility of a new facility for several years.
Chestermere Rec Centre Closes Over Safety Concerns News Release_September 2019
