Quick response and lucky break saved Aquatic Center from extended shutdown

On January 9, heavy snow melt and rain saturated outdoor electrical panels at the Petersburg Aquatic Center, causing a failure of the main electrical breaker. Borough staff and local contractors quickly responded and restored electricity within three days, averting what could have been a costly, extended closure.

"It was [around 4:14 p.m.] on Friday, and Julie texted me that the power on just the Aquatic Center had gone out," Parks and Recreation Director Stephanie Payne said.

Payne immediately contacted Utility Directors Karl Hagerman and Steve Harbour. When they opened the electrical panels...

 
 

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