Fort Calgary reopens after 4-month closure
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Fort Calgary’s new president Jennifer Thomson says major damage to an electrical panel left the centre without power and walls inside the facility were streaked and stained.
The interpretive centre at Fort Calgary will reopen for the first time on Wednesday since closing its doors in January due to severe water damage caused by roofing issues.
In spring 2022 there were several short-term closures due to the serious leaks. Plans to replace the roof in summer 2022 were delayed and the re-roofing project commenced in early 2023.
Fort Calgary’s new president Jennifer Thomson says major damage to an electrical panel left the centre without power and walls inside the facility were streaked and stained. Thompson said a large portion of the ceiling was severely damaged and discoloured or had fallen completely.
“I began my role here under unique circumstances,” Thomson said.
The repairs to the roof were finished at the end of March and attention was then directed to interior repairs such as flooring, a fresh coat of paint and a new pop-up store.
“We were in crisis mode for quite a while, and it’s been challenging for the team,” Thomson said.
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