Flooding closes Milne Bay Aquatic Centre

A number of businesses in the Queensland town of Toowoomba, including the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre, have been forced to close today following a hailstorm on Saturday night that left many of them flooded and severely damaged.

Commenting on the flooding and hail damage, a Milne Bay Aquatic Centre spokesperson advised "there is extensive flooding throughout the electrics and plumbing (has) been considerably affected.

“The Centre will not be able to reopen until every aspect of the operation is deemed to be safe for both customers and staff.”

Local newspaper The Toowoomba Chronicle advised that trades staff from the Toowoomba Regional Council have been onsite and have attended to repairs at the Centre, but with several other buildings that require attention, the Centre estimated the works may take a lot of time.

The Aquatic Centre spokesperson added "as soon as we have a reopening date we will let you know.

"We appreciated everyone who has come in to assist … we hope you can appreciate why we cannot open the Centre and thank you for your understanding.”

Image: Flooding at the Milne Bay Aquatic Centre following last night's storm.