Melbourne, Fla. – – A community center in Melbourne was reopened on Friday, a month after part of the roof collapsed during a summer storm.
What we know:
The Joseph N. Davis Community Center in Melbourne was reopened on Friday, a month after a summer storm.
The gym is now in use again and the residents do not waste time to fill it for pickleball games. The west wing of the building remains closed. This section, the personnel offices, a kitchen and a community play room, still needed large repairs.
What we don't know:
The extent of the damage and how long inspections and repairs can last remain unclear. It is also not known how much the repairs cost or how they are financed.
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The background story:
The roof collapse occurred in severe summer rainstorms and forced the center to close. Fortunately, nobody was in the damaged section when the roof gave in and no injuries were reported. The closure left a gap in the neighborhood, since the center offers recreational options and leading services to which the residents rely on.
What you say:
The reopening even part of the facility is considered an important step to restore normal activities for both older adults and for families.
“Everything must also be inspected by our construction department to ensure that it is safe,” said Melbourne Mayor Paul Alfrey and noticed that the city will finally repair the damaged wing, but not immediately.
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The source: This story was written on the basis of information that was shared by the city of Melbourne.