Broken pipe forces emergency closure of Iqaluit aquatic, fitness centres
Centre will be closed temporarily until issue is resolved, city says
Iqaluit’s Aquatic Centre and Fitness Facility is closed due to a water pipe break. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
Updated on Friday, Aug. 11, 2023 at 1:30 p.m.
A broken water pipe forced the City of Iqaluit to temporarily close its aquatic centre and fitness facility.
The facilities were closed “effective immediately, until further notice due to a water pipe break on site,” according to an announcement issued by Brenton McNeil, Iqaluit recreation services manager on Thursday afternoon.
The city said it will send an update to residents as soon as the issue that forced Thursday’s has been resolved.
Community members were seen walking to the aquatic centre door and then walking away after reading the city’s posted announcement.
The $40.5-million aquatic centre closed in March due to “operational requirements” a statement at the time said.
Correction: This story has been updated from a previous version to correct the amount of money spent to build Iqaluit’s aquatic centre and fitness centre.
Water pipes typically last 50 to 100 years.
Replacing a broken water pipe that is not buried typically takes not more than a few hours.
Where is this unburied pipe your speaking of? Last time i checked, there was no visible pipes around the swimming pool
I saw one behind the toilet in the mens washroom , it was visible.
There are many, many pipes in that building.
Not that I’m complaining about the facility, but last I checked, the aquatic center cost more than a million dollars.