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Greenwich High School Experiences Another Water Leak

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By Richard Kaufman

Access to the Greenwich High School gym will be limited “for the next several weeks,” and events in the school’s Performing Arts Center (PAC) will be relocated or rescheduled “for at least the next six to eight weeks” following an equipment failure on Dec. 12 that resulted in flooding, according to Kim Eves, Director of Communications for Greenwich Public Schools.

On Dec. 12, a vibration coupling on a hydronic hot water line failed in a soffit of the PAC upper lobby just outside of the restrooms, according to Eves.

The school experienced damage to ceilings and drywall, as well as a portion of the gym floor. Sprinkler systems were damaged, but have been restored and fire alarms are functioning. Repairs were also made to the damaged line so the heating system is functional.

Wet sheet rock removals started last week, and repairs will begin as soon as possible, Eves said in an email. “An estimate for the cost of repairing the damages is being developed and is unknown at this time.”

Facilities staff is currently working with contractors to remediate the damaged areas, asses the repairs required and determine a timeline for reconstruction.

Details regarding new schedules and locations for high school and District events and performances will be communicated by the high school and/or District event organizers. Residents are asked to contact external organizations renting the GHS gym or PAC directly for information regarding relocated or rescheduled events.

This latest incident comes on the heels of several other significant water leaks this school year.

In October, Cos Cob School experienced a water leak, forcing several grades to relocate to other schools around town. All students, faculty and staff will move back in to CCS on Jan 2.

In November, there was a water leak in the GHS Science Building. The Board of Education recently voted to appropriate $217,000 for repairs, which the Board of Estimate and Taxation subsequently approved.

The PAC, which cost $46 million, opened in 2015.

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