Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure shut down the Ontario Science Centre to visitors due to the building’s deteriorating infrastructure, including the potential for roof failure.

Infrastructure Ontario commissioned this engineering report by Rimkus Consulting Group due to reports of roof failure in other jurisdictions that used specific roof panels also used at the Ontario Science Centre.

The latest engineering assessment showed the roof structure in parts of the facility was built using construction materials and systems that are now outdated and that certain roof panels are deteriorating.

The action taken is aimed to protect the health and safety of visitors and staff at the Ontario Science Centre while supporting its eventual reopening in a new, state-of-the-art facility.

The province is reimbursing all members of the Ontario Science Centre and summer camp participants within 30 days. To ensure families, students and youth can continue to access and benefit from science-based programming and education, Infrastructure Ontario will be releasing a Request for Proposals to help identify a temporary location for the Ontario Science Centre amidst renovations.

See the full reports: Summary report, report A, report B, and report C.