Thunder Bay District Jail shot at night time. January 23 2020
THUNDER BAY, ON – The Thunder Bay District Jail, evacuated on November twenty fifth resulting from a boiler failure, is anticipated to stay closed till the brand new 12 months. That is placing added strain on households as their family members are unable to be visited.
The almost century-old facility’s heating system malfunctioned, forcing the relocation of roughly 180 inmates to different correctional services throughout Ontario. This consists of sources inform NetNewsLedger some adults who’re being housed within the JRL in Thunder Bay.
Whereas backup techniques had been operational, the evacuation was deemed crucial as a precaution.
Anthony Rojik, president of Ontario Public Service Workers’ Union Native 737, which represents over 150 correctional workers on the jail, confirmed that planning and repairs are underway. Nevertheless, there isn’t a agency timeline for completion.
“I anticipate that we will not resume operations until the new year,” Rojik states.
The getting old facility goes to get replaced by a brand new jail within the close to future.
