Saskatchewan Government Insurance’s (SGI) Estevan Claims Centre is back in its permanent location on Fifth Street.
The building reopened on Nov. 7, nearly four months after it was damaged during a flash flood on July 10. All services, including licence issuing, driver exams and claims, will once again be completed at this location.
SGI moved to a temporary location on Seventh Street while its office building was being repaired.
“There was a significant amount of work that was needed to make the building operable,” said Marie Schultz, a communications consultant for SGI.
The building’s floor and lower walls were damaged and had to be replaced. Air quality issues also had to be addressed.
Schultz stressed the building has passed all tests to ensure a safe environment for staff and customers.
The staff and the customers handled the adversity of the last four months well, she said. SGI didn’t receive any complaints during the relocation, and they’re happy to be back in their permanent home.
“The employees handled it really well,” said Schultz. “They work in claims and driver testing, so they’re used to all sorts of surprises.”
There isn’t any lingering work that needs to be completed now that SGI is back in their Fifth Street building.
