Gas detected in soil in Wheatley, but no risk to public: CK officials

The municipality is investigating a gas odour in the area behind the Wheatley library branch, officials say.

The municipality is investigating a gas odour in the area behind the Wheatley library branch, officials say.

Located at 35 Talbot Rd. W., the public can expect to see an increased crew presence in the area behind the library and at the monitoring well.

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“Crews are on scene investigating and will be fencing off the area out of an abundance of caution,” stated a municipal media release Tuesday. “Small amounts of gas in the soil have been detected; however, there is no risk to public at this time.”

The Wheatley library remains open to the public with regular hours, as follows:

Monday – Closed

Tuesday – 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Wednesday – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Thursday –