Two gymnasiums closed after mold found

Monday, July 22, 2002 | 8:34 a.m.

Two Las Vegas gymnasiums have been temporarily closed due to mold found at the sites.

Veterans Memorial, on South Pavilion Center Drive, and Durango Hills Leisure Service, on Durango Drive, have relocated their gym programs to alternate sites around the city. Gym programs such as basketball, kids camps and fitness programs will be temporarily affected by the closures.

The city has closed the gyms, but the remaining areas of both facilities are open to programming and activities.

Last week small traces of mold were found in both gyms near the roofline and windows inside an isolated area.

The gyms were closed as a precautionary move. Preliminary assessments show that there could be a potential allergic reaction in some people if the mold is disturbed.

Environmental engineers say a small amount of water leaked into the gym areas, causing the mold to grow.

The city believes the mold has not been disturbed and is expected to be removed in about a week.

For information on programs, contact the Leisure Services department at 229-6298.

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