The Telus World of Science in Edmonton has closed for an extended repair period following flooding damage, resulting in layoffs of approximately 68% of its workforce. The space and science centre, located in northwest Edmonton, has been significantly impacted by the incident.
The flooding has created conditions that require the facility to be treated as a biohazard site during cleanup and repairs. Due to the extent of the damage and necessary remediation work, the facility faces months of closure before it can reopen to the public.
The closure has had immediate employment consequences for the centre's staff. The majority of employees have been laid off while the facility undergoes the extensive restoration process required to address the flooding damage and associated contamination concerns.
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