School District No. 5 (Southeast Kootenay) today announced that Kootenay Disaster Restorations will commence work on the Amy Woodland Elementary School gymnasium immediately.

Based on recent structural engineering findings made by an external engineering company, it was determined the Amy Woodland Elementary School gymnasium’s structural integrity is compromised, and the risk posed by winter snow loads make it unsafe, the SD5 School Board of Trustees noted in an update.

The project will focus on stabilizing and shoring up the two damaged glulam beams in the gymnasium while ensuring the safe removal of compromised interior items and hazardous materials.

Structural monitoring, weatherproofing, and temporary safety measures will be implemented to comply with safety standards and protect the remaining structure from further deterioration, the school board explained.

“The Board of Education continues to be a strong advocate for the replacement of Amy Woodland Elementary School. We will provide updates as soon as more information becomes available.

“Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure the safety of the community.”

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