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York Hall reopening delayed after Legionella found

York Hall’s reopening has been delayed after Legionella was found in its cold-water system.

Legionella was found in the cold-water system.

The centre is almost 100 years old.

Its water system is old and complex.

Some pipes are original.

No full map exists.

Some pipes cannot be traced.

These problems make the bacteria hard to remove.

Some pipe supports contain asbestos.

They support old pipe sections.

Workers must remove them.

The closure may cost about £924,000.

This includes lost income and repairs.

Section: London

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