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Shutdown Notice: Glass Replacement

The funicular will be closed on September 6 and 7 to replace broken glass found after acts of vandalism. Please remember to report vandalism behaviour if you witness it. — City of Edmonton (@CityofEdmonton) September 4, 2018

Replacing the impacted glass barriers on the $24-million project will cost about $47,000, city spokeswoman Suzzette Mellado said in an emailed statement Wednesday.

The broken glass was discovered during a daily inspection by the city and it isn’t the first time the funicular has needed repairs as a result of vandalism

“However, this is the first act of vandalism that has required the closure of the funicular for repairs,” Mellado said in the statement.

The city has cameras on site and inspects the area several times a day.

“There are also daily, monthly and annual inspections as part of the planned preventative maintenance,” Mellado said. “We work to fix and address the issue as soon as we can.”

Residents who witness vandalism in progress anywhere in the city are asked to report it to police, she said. Property damage can be reported to 311.

The river valley amenity first opened in December 2017.

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