Port Alberni Pool Closed After Pipe Burst

0:00Port Alburni's Echo Aquatic and Fitness Center is shut down for at least a week after a pipe burst in the Whirlpool area early Thursday morning. The flood wrecked key electrical gear, including the chlorine monitoring systems forcing the full closure until at least April 10th. City crews quickly stopped the leak and fixed the pipe itself, but the main control panel took a hit and these special parts from an outside supplier. They're hustling to get those ordered and installed right now. This means all swim lessons, public sessions, and fitness programs are off the table, hitting families and regulars who count on the spot hard. Folks are bummed, but leader stress safety comes first. No rushing a reopen with faulty equipment. Staff are teaming up with tech experts to speed things along, aiming for the quickest safe fix possible. Though drop updates as soon as new info rolls in. Hang tight, Port Alburni. Your pool's crew has this, and normal vibes should splash back soon. People news, powered by AI?

1:00This is Vancouver News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.