A Canberra south elementary school has been closed until Easter after major structural risks were discovered in two of the school’s buildings.
The Taylor Primary school buildings are approximately 40 years old and they are believed to have eroded due to water damage.
Over 220 students and staff will be immediately evacuated to a recently constructed school–Namadgi Primary ,approximately 2 kilometres away.
ACT Education and Training director general Jim Watterson says the problems at the primary school are being taken seriously.
Watterson said there is significant damage to the sub-frame.The ACT will continue to monitor the buildings and ensure that the buildings is safe.
Namadgi Primary will be holding a meeting to explain arrangemens pertaining to future classes and transport arrangements.
Source: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-03-14/taylor-primary-school-to-close-until-easter/3889698?section=act
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