San Bruno opens new aquatics center, funded by PG&E settlement after 2010 pipeline explosion [Video]

SAN BRUNO, Calif. (KGO) — One city is taking a step forward from a tragic day 14 years ago after a gas pipeline owned by PG&E exploded in a San Bruno neighborhood, killing eight people and destroying dozens of homes. Settlement funds from the disaster have now built a new community recreation and aquatic center, which opened on Saturday.

“It’s great to see a combination of all the work and all the time put in by a lot of folks,” said Parks and Rec Commissioner Mike Palmer.

Palmer gave us a look inside the new San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center. It has three pools, a fitness center and gym — a place to enjoy and reflect on a tragic day in the city’s history.

“It’s a fitting tribute,” Palmer said.

On Sept. 9, 2010, a gas pipeline owned and operated by PG&E exploded in San Bruno’s Crestmoor neighborhood, killing eight people, injuring dozens and damaging or destroying nearly 40 homes.

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