Cranbrook city council approved $68,000 for repairs and modifications to the seniors centre.
The facility on 125 17th Avenue South is owned by the city and leased to the Cranbrook Senior’s Association.
City staff said the facility has an apartment used by the onsite caretaker.
That apartment had an exterior patio/sunroom that has been modified into a closed space for a bedroom.
Over the winter, staff were advised that water was leaking into the wood shop in the basement of the facility directly underneath the bedroom.
The leak was due to a buildup of snow and ice.
“To prevent the ice damming from continuing, the enclosed sun room should be returned to its original design purpose,” said public works deputy director Jason Perrault.
“This would allow only cold air to rise through the soffits. The enclosure and heating is the primary cause of the ice damming. The roof of the enclosure is also a low slope and the metal on the roof is not designed for low slope applications which will exacerbate the issues.”
The city is looking to restore the patio/sunroom back to its original design to prevent further leaks.
The total cost of repairs and modifications is $54,075.26 plus a 25 per cent contingency, bringing it to $68,000 rounded to the nearest $1,000.
The money is coming out of the facilities reserve.
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