Edmonton City Hall to reopen to the public Monday

The City of Edmonton has announced City Hall will be reopening to the public on March 25.

City Hall has been closed to the public for two months, after a heavily armed shooter fired shots inside.

The city says new security measures have been put in place. Members of the public will need to enter through a dedicated access point and undergo security screening and bag check before entering the City Room.

Additionally, all City of Edmonton staff and media must wear visible identification in the building.

“City Hall is a vibrant gathering place for civic participation, celebration, and commemoration,” said City Manager Andre Corbould. “I am confident that we have achieved the appropriate balance of a safe and secure environment that is also open and welcoming.”

Those looking to use the south corridor to access the Hallway Café or City Hall School or to cross through the corridor will not require security screening.

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The City Hall parkade remains restricted to authorized users, and elevators will require City of Edmonton identification cards to be operated.

Various elements of City Hall have needed repairs since the incident on Jan. 23, including the replacement of glass panels, and repairs to walls, floors, carpets, and doorways.