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Ford government abruptly closes Ontario Science Centre after report found roof in danger of collapsing
Friday is the last day of operations for the once-popular tourist attraction that successive Progressive Conservative and Liberal governments have allowed to deteriorate for years
The Ontario Science Centre has been abruptly closed for good after an explosive new engineering report found the roof is in danger of collapsing.
In a stunning move Friday afternoon — first reported by the Star — the Ministry of Infrastructure announced the iconic 1969 Don Mills building designed by the late Raymond Moriyama will no longer be structurally sound within a few months.
That meant Friday was the final day of operations for the once-popular tourist attraction that successive Progressive Conservative and Liberal governments have allowed to deteriorate for years.
“The actions taken today will protect the health and safety of visitors and staff at the Ontario Science Centre while supporting its eventual reopening in a new, state-of-the-art facility,” said Infrastructure Minister Kinga Surma, adding a temporary home is being sought.
Some 250 workers — including 200 members of the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union — will be affected but they are not immediately losing their jobs.
