A lawsuit filed by Thompson Rivers University against the City of Kamloops has been dropped.

The notice was filed in the BC Supreme Court after a pipe burst on the TRU campus in January, which caused $700,000 in water damage, however it was never formally served on the city.

“The notice of claim was filed proactively to meet legal limitation periods for filing,” said TRU spokesperson Darshan Lindsay said. “Based on information since gathered, TRU’s insurer will not be pursuing this matter.

The city’s Risk Manager Terry Pile says he considers this matter closed.

“Thompson Rivers University have filed a notice of discontinuance so the action will not be proceeding any further,” he told NL. “It’s not uncommon for any party to initiate an action to preserve their rights under the limitations under the Local Government Act.”

Pile says there is no effect to the taxpayers in the city of Kamloops as a result of this legal action.

In the days and weeks since the water main break at TRU, staff at the university noted that there was significant equipment damage, including non-recoverable equipment like computers, printers and other accessories.

The building’s first floor had to be gutted and staff were relocated temporarily while repairs were completed.