FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Prince George, B.C. — City of Prince George parks crews continue to clean up following the weekend windstorms. Most of the major cleanup is expected to be complete by Wednesday.
Crews have responded to 262 service calls to 311 over the past few days. Arborist and skid-steer crews are clearing branches, stems and stumps at various locations.
If a tree falls from private property, City crews will remove branches that have fallen into City road dedication and pose a safety risk to pedestrians or motorists. The City is not responsible for removing the rest of the tree from private property.
The shrink-wrap lining covering the outside of the Aquatic Centre was also damaged in the storm, with some sections needing to be removed on the east and south sides of the building to ensure ongoing safety of the scaffolding.
The building envelope work was complete prior to the storm and the building is watertight in these areas so there was no further impact. The renovation remains on track.
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Media contact:
Claire Thwaites, Communications Manager
Mobile: 778-349-1386
Email: media@princegeorge.ca