Archives: Outages

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Notice of Water Main Break – Southam Hall

Due to a water main break early this morning on the east side of Southam Hall, the water has been shut off in the building to allow work crews to assess the break and begin repairs to the water line. Updates will be provided as more information becomes... More

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Reduced Elevator Service in CTTC, LX, SA, IH

CTTC elevators are operating at reduced capacity due to repairs being undertaken on one of the two elevator cars. FMP is working to restore full service and will provide an update when additional information is available. Lennox and Addington Elevator #2 is under repair with parts on order.  It is anticipated to be back... More

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Update #3 Dunton Tower to Reopen on Mon, Sept. 27

Facilities Management and Planning wishes to thank the campus community for its patience as we investigated solutions to allow for the reopening Dunton Tower. The building was closed last week due to a failure in the main air supply fan, which prevented the university from meeting its COVID-19 safety measures for our faculty, staff... More

Monday, September 20, 2021

Dunton Tower Closed Week of Sept. 13

Dunton Tower will remain closed the week of Sept. 13 – 17 inclusive, following an initial assessment of the damage to the main air supply fan conducted over the weekend. This week, the fan will be dismantled to determine the extent of the damage and repairs required, as well as availability of parts. A... More

Friday, September 10, 2021

Dunton Tower Closed

Due to a failure in the main supply air fan that serves Dunton Tower, the building is closed, effective immediately, until repairs can be completed. The closure is for safety reasons as the building will not have ventilation without the supply fan. Crews are evaluating the situation and an update will be provided once... More

Thursday, September 2, 2021

Upcoming Water Main Work Affecting Campus Buildings – Sept 7-8

Please be advised that domestic water pumps will be shutoff in the buildings listed below, at 8 p.m. on Sept. 7 and reinstated at 6 a.m. on Sept. 8. Both hot and cold water pressure will be impacted. Water pressure at all plumbing fixtures will be intermittent and flow will be reduced, which will impact... More

Thursday, August 26, 2021

Power Bump on Campus

This morning the entire campus experienced a brief power outage due to a tripped breaker in the main electrical substation on Bronson Avenue.  Hydro Ottawa was on site performing work and was able to quickly reinstate power. Facilities Management and Planning appreciate your understanding during this unplanned... More

Friday, August 6, 2021

Temporary Water Shut Down Aug 9 – Upper Campus

As part of the continuation of the watermain repairs that caused flooding in Southam Hall in May, Facilities Management and Planning is scheduling a temporary water shutdown on Monday, Aug. 9 with water to be reinstated on Tuesday, Aug. 10 to the following buildings: MacOdrum Library, Loeb, Paterson Hall, the Social Sciences Research Building,... More

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Update 2 – Water Main Break and Temporary Lane Reductions

The water main repairs are complete following a water main break yesterday morning near the Minto Case building. Campus Ave. is open, reduced to one lane of traffic only in the affected area between University Dr. and Library Road. This section is being prepared for paving. Until paving repairs are complete, the road will... More

Monday, July 12, 2021

Update – Water Main Break and Temporary Lane Reductions

Repairs are ongoing following a water main break early this morning near the Minto Case building, however Campus Ave will reopen Tuesday morning with lane reductions. Temporary lane reductions will be in place on Campus Ave. between University Dr. (coming in from the Bronson Ave Entrance) and to Library Road.  There will be delays... More

Monday, July 12, 2021

Steam Repairs Complete & Hot Water Restored – July 12

Please note that the emergency repairs to the campus steam line are complete and the hot water has been restored in all campus buildings. Facilities Management and Planning appreciate your cooperation and understanding while this emergency work was... More

Monday, July 12, 2021

Emergency Hot Water Shut Down – July 12

Please note that the following buildings are presently without hot water due to emergency repair work required on the campus steam line. ARISE, Azrieli Pavilion, Azrieli Theatre, Health Science, Herzberg, HCI, Loeb, Richcraft Hall, Southam Hall, Steacie, Tory, University Centre, VSIM Repairs are underway, and full service is expected to be... More

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