Aug 31, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of the UCLA campus before the football game against the Nevada Wolf Pack. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
The water main that broke on Sunset Blvd. near the campus of UCLA has done a number to several areas in the northern part of campus, particularly, to many athletic facilities. As of now, it is estimated that 10 million gallons of water gushed out of an old, decrepit water pipe that was well past it’s prime. As of now, the extent of the damage has yet to be determined, but here are several updates regarding the UCLA campus and its facilities.
Update on #UCLA athletic facilities affected by the Sunset Blvd. water main break: http://t.co/0Fq8gbtJNM
— UCLA Athletics (@UCLAAthletics) July 30, 2014
According to UCLA Newsroom, a 93-year old pipe burst at about 3:39 p.m. PT. The flood waters had made its way to the intramural field, Drake Stadium, Acosta Center, Arthur Ashe Center, Pauley Pavilion, Parking Lots 4 and 7, J.D. Morgan Center, the Wooden Center and even down to Bruin Plaza. Pauley Pavilion and Drake Stadium had recently undergone renovations, which makes this incident a tough one for UCLA to endure.
UCLA Chancellor on flooding at Pauley Pavillion: It's painful. It's, of course, a symbolic structure for this entire campus. " #uclaflood
— Liz Habib (@LizHabib) July 30, 2014
The distance between the pipe burst and Pauley Pavilion gives a sense of the flood's scope: http://t.co/f3eZWYsz79 pic.twitter.com/fzj1DYWTxZ
— SB Nation (@SBNation) July 30, 2014
Pauley Pavilion was renovated a couple years ago. Look at it right now. Court likely ruined. pic.twitter.com/mJuEUzDLXY
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) July 30, 2014
UCLA Athletic Director Dan Guerrero had made a statement in regards to the flood entering Pauley Pavilion, which seems to have sustained the most damage. His statement was released via uclabruins.com:
"Regarding specific inquiries and concerns about Pauley Pavilion, most people are aware by now that the floor and locker rooms sustained significant flooding. The water will be removed from the floor tonight. We will then reassess the situation tomorrow morning and be able to provide additional information at the appropriate time."
For those that have had vehicles stranded in the wake, should contact UCLA Sustainability.
If you or someone you know was affected by the flood or had property damaged, contact us at community@media.ucla.edu to tell us your story.
— Daily Bruin (@dailybruin) July 30, 2014
As far as injuries, none have been reported. In addition, Sunset Blvd will remain closed through Wednesday, please seek alternate routes through the area.
As for what tomorrow brings, several camps and on-campus activities have been cancelled until further notice. For further updates, follow UCLA Newsroom or stay with Go Joe Bruin as we will relay information to you as soon as it becomes available.
Blessed that no was was injured from the #uclaflood Fields, buildings, parking structures, cars were flooded badly. pic.twitter.com/DSejG04j1T
— Amanda Cromwell (@Cromwell_Coach) July 30, 2014
Stay safe and Go Bruins.