Civic services centre to reopen post-explosion

The City of Brandon is reopening its Civic Services Complex after a 2023 explosion forced a two-year shutdown. (File)

City staff are returning to work two years after an explosion forced the closure of a Brandon complex.

The City of Brandon said in a release Monday its Civic Services Complex is reopening to the public Thursday.

It’s been closed since a natural gas line explosion Sept. 7, 2023, sent one employee to hospital and caused major damage to the building.

The city said the 900 Richmond Avenue East complex houses its Brandon Transit, building maintenance, fleet services, risk management, streets and roads, and underground utilities departments.

It said some services may only be available by phone or online as the departments begin transitioning back.