Equipment malfunction causes more water damage at Winnipeg police HQ

The Winnipeg Police Service headquarters is pictured in Winnipeg, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Steve Lambert

The downtown Winnipeg police headquarters has sustained more water damage just as the facility dried out from previous flooding that is expected to cost over $1 million to repair.

A city spokesperson told CTV News an equipment malfunction on Sunday further waterlogged the Smith Street facility.

“A full assessment of the damage is ongoing, which is a precursor to any review of insurance claims,” the spokesperson said.

They specified Sunday’s damage was unrelated to a Feb. 14 incident, when police allege two people opened several water valves in a stairwell at a nearby tower, causing water to spew into the stairwell, flooding some areas of police headquarters.

The spokesperson said the city continues to work with its insurance provider for a complete assessment of the damage from that incident.

“While a dollar figure has yet to be finalized, it’s anticipated that damage will exceed $1 million,” the spokesperson said.

A 51-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were previously arrested and charged with mischief-related offences in connection with the incident.

- With files from CTV’s Joseph Bernacki