Temporary closure at Lake of Bays Community Centre

The Lake of Bays Community Centre Arena and Library in Baysville Ont (Township of Lake of Bays)

The Township of Lake of Bays has opted to temporarily shut down the Lake of Bays Community Centre as a cautionary step.

The Lake of Bays Public Library, the community centre arena and public water taps in the area are all temporarily closed. Programming at the library and the arena has been cancelled for the time being.

In a release, the township says a ground issue was identified following recent work done to the facility’s heating and cooling systems.

As a result of the ground issue, there are visible impacts to the parking lot area and a section of the building’s main structure near its maintenance room.

“Safety remains the Township’s top priority and taking these steps is an important part of a careful and responsible review process,” the release from the Township stated.

The township maintains these areas have been secured and the shutdown of the rest of the facility is a cautionary step, but there are no other concerns related to nearby buildings or amenities.

The facility remains closed as township staff and engineers continue to assess the situation.

Lake of Bays says there is no set timeline on when facility will reopen and residents to respect fencing and restricted areas as work continues.