Chlorine gas leak at Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre forces closure

Mandurah residents have been told that the city’s central area is safe after a chlorine gas leak forced the closure of the Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre this morning.

The Centre was evacuated with local firefighters responding after a chlorine gas leak was reported just after 11am today.

As reported by the Mandurah Times, a road was closed nearby the centre and drivers asked to avoid the area following the leak.

Earlier, the Western Australian Department of Fire and Emergency Services said people should avoid the area and remain inside as a precautionary measure with doors and windows closed and air conditioners turned off.

Image: The Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre. Credit: City of Mandurah.