Dartmouth North library and rec facility closed since flood nearly a month ago
The Dartmouth North Community Centre and Dartmouth North Public Library have been closed to the public for almost a month due to significant flood damage. The building sustained damage from a flood on March 6, affecting recreation programming and library services. The Halifax Regional Municipality stated that there is no projected reopening date for the facility.
The glass doors and windows at the entrance to the building are covered with paper, and signs indicate that it is closed “due to water damage in the building.” The damage was caused by flooding from two sewer backups, including a crushed line in the street and a blocked pipe downstream from the facility, as confirmed by a spokesperson for the municipality in an email to CBC News.
Remediation work is nearly complete, and municipal staff are currently assessing the necessary reconstruction efforts. Twenty-six programs at the facility have been cancelled, with refunds issued to all participants. Six programs that were operating out of the building have been relocated to different facilities and will continue for the spring session.
Janice Fiander, a senior service manager with Halifax Public Libraries, mentioned in a statement to CBC News that efforts are underway to find alternative ways to provide library services to the community during the closure. While the branch remains closed, community members are encouraged to explore the E-Library, where they can borrow e-books, audiobooks, and access other digital resources.
The closure of the Dartmouth North Community Centre and Dartmouth North Public Library has disrupted services for residents in the area. However, the municipality is working diligently to address the flood damage and ensure that the facility is restored to its full capacity as soon as possible. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to take advantage of the online resources available through the E-Library to continue their engagement with library services.
