@mkt I apologize, If I had looked and saw that it was you that had posted this information, I never would have doubted it. I've been trusting your content for more than 20 years and would never doubt you.
Check out my avatar, circa 2002, when CoP returned from seasonal operation, permanently.
I don't think a closure is on the horizon, but I dare say it's more likely than a large-scale refurbishment.