Burst pipes close Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton schools in NDG today
Water leak from burst pipes closed both English Montreal School Board schools Tuesday. Students bused home; damage assessment ongoing.
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Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton school in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce closed Tuesday, October 13 after a water leak from burst pipes affected parts of both buildings, the English Montreal School Board announced.
Only portions of the buildings were damaged by the leak. The school board directed students to return home by bus and said damages are still being assessed.
"We will know later if the building is operational," EMSB spokesperson Mike Cohen said. The board did not specify how long the closures will last or provide an estimate of repair timelines as of Tuesday morning's announcement.
The board communicated the closure via a Facebook post and did not immediately disclose the number of students or staff affected by the closure.
The facts
Which schools closed on October 13, 2026?
Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton school in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce closed on October 13, 2026 due to water damage from burst pipes.
What caused the closures?
A water leak from burst pipes affected parts of both Mackay Centre and Philip E. Layton school buildings.
How were students sent home?
The English Montreal School Board directed students to return home by bus.
