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Sinkhole causes partial closure in Vancouver’s Strathcona Park

Fencing in a closed area of Vancouver's Strathcona Park. Global News

The Vancouver Park Board said Monday it was forced to close an area of Strathcona Park, due to a “sink hole caused by aging infrastructure.”

The closure affects the park’s tennis courts, along with a number of pathways directly adjacent to them.

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Metal fencing and temporary barriers were erected in the park Monday.

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The board said a “temporary fix” has been completed, but that staff are still investigating a more permanent solution.

People looking to play tennis are being redirected to the nearest courts at Andy Livingstone Park.

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