East Lions Community Centre to remain closed for roof collapse investigation
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City staff said that a portion of the roof and soffit outside of the east-end centre at 1731 Churchill Ave. 'came loose' and fell to the ground on Friday evening.
The East Lions Community Centre in London, Ont., will remain closed for the foreseeable future after a portion of the roof collapsed Friday.
According to a statement from the City of London, a portion of the roof and soffit outside of the east-end centre at 1731 Churchill Ave. “came loose” and fell to the ground on Friday evening.
No injuries were reported and staff responded quickly to ensure that the building was secured, the city said.
“Structural engineers have been dispatched to the site to assess the damage and determine the cause,” city staff said in a statement.
No further updates had been provided as of Monday morning.
Additionally, all recreation programming offered through the centre has been cancelled “out of an abundance of caution” until a thorough assessment is complete, city staff said. No information has been provided as to when the centre might reopen.
“We will provide an update as soon as more information is available,” city staff said.