Friday, September 10, 2021Dunton Tower ClosedDue 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... MoreThursday, September 2, 2021Upcoming Water Main Work Affecting Campus Buildings – Sept 7-8Please 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... MoreThursday, September 2, 2021How to Purchase a Hand Sanitizer Station for your DepartmentFacilities Management and Planning (FMP) has made arrangements with Citron Hygiene for hand sanitizer stations for departments to purchase in preparation for Return to Campus. If you would like to order a unit for your department, please visit eShop for costing details which can be found on the “Hand Sanitizer Dispenser Service Form” under... MoreThursday, September 2, 2021LRT Work on University Drive Overpass – Sept. 7-30Please be advised that starting on Sept. 7, the City of Ottawa will be working on the LRT train track overpass on University Drive near Richcraft Hall. This work is expected to take three weeks to complete. During this time, Campus Safety Services is asking for motorists to exercise caution at the turn where... MoreWednesday, September 1, 2021Outdoor Construction In Progress on CampusWe want to provide the campus community information about some of the outdoor construction projects currently in progress on campus. REMINDER: Bronson Avenue Entrance/Pedestrian Detour: The work at the intersection of Bronson Ave./Sunnyside Dr./University Dr. that includes an additional left-hand turn lane (going northbound) and an upgraded... MoreThursday, August 26, 2021Power Bump on CampusThis 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... MoreThursday, August 26, 2021Notice – Water Service Restored following Overnight Outage in CTTCThere was a break in a water line late Wednesday evening affecting Carleton Technology & Training Centre (CTTC) building. Crews worked overnight and successfully repaired the water line, with water service being restored by 6am today. Crews are flushing the water line this morning to remove any sediment, but building occupants may still... MoreMonday, August 23, 2021University Centre Floor 4 – Washroom RenovationPlease be advised that the washrooms located directly outside Rooster’s on the fourth floor of the University Centre, remain closed for renovations until Oct. 29, 2021. The current male and female washrooms are being converted to one gender-inclusive washroom. Washrooms on the third and fifth floors of the University Centre will remain available... MoreWednesday, August 18, 2021Water Main Repairs CompleteThe water main repair impacting MacOdrum Library, Loeb, Paterson Hall, the Social Sciences Research Building, HCI and VSIM, ARISE and Southam Hall were successfully been completed on Aug 13/21. Water has been restored to the buildings. Facilities Management and Planning wants to thank everyone for their patience throughout the process to complete... MoreFriday, August 6, 2021Temporary Water Shut Down Aug 9 – Upper CampusAs 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,... MoreWednesday, August 4, 2021Temporary Closure of North Entrance to Mackenzie Building Facilities Management and Planning will be repairing concrete at the north entrance of the Mackenzie Building between Friday, Aug. 6, and Friday, Aug. 20. The noisy work is expected to be completed by day end on Tuesday, Aug. 10. The construction area will be fenced off for safety and occupants will be able to... MoreFriday, July 30, 2021Pedestrian Sidewalk Detour Clarification – Communication UpdateWhen: June 15, 2021 to November 1 2021 Further to previous notifications, this notice is to provide clarification to our Carleton University Community about the existing Pedestrian Control Plan (PCP) – Existing Sidewalk Detour. A detour is in place for pedestrians accessing campus at the Bronson Ave. main entrance. Due to construction on... MoreWednesday, July 21, 2021Ground drilling in Parking Lot 4 and on University Dr. July 29 – Aug 6Please be advised that a contractor will be drilling bore holes in Parking Lot 4 and on University Drive between July 29 and Aug. 6, 2021. The crew will be working from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. over the two weeks. As a result of the drilling, there will be increased noise in the... MoreWednesday, July 21, 2021Engineering Design Centre – One Lane Traffic Closure at Library RoadFacilities Management and Planning will be bringing large deliveries to the construction site located north of the Mackenzie Building on Library Road between Monday, July 26 and Friday, July 30. There will be two flag persons directing one-way traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we perform... MoreWednesday, July 14, 2021Campus Avenue – Temporary Lane Reductions ExtendedThe lane reduction that has been in place on Campus Avenue, between the Minto CASE and Nicol buildings, is extended to July 30th . The lane reduction is required to allow for sewer and water main work to be safely done. Signage is in place to assist with traffic control. Thank you for your... MoreTuesday, July 13, 2021Update 2 – Water Main Break and Temporary Lane ReductionsThe 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... MoreTuesday, July 13, 2021Notice – Reduced Parking Capacity in Lot P4 – July 14-15Dates: Starting Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 6:00am and ending Friday, July 16, 2021 at 6:00am Due to the ongoing Phase 2 LRT Project, Parking Lot P4 will be reduced to approximately 25% of existing capacity for two days, Wednesday and Thursday, July 14-15. This is to allow for the removal of the existing... MoreMonday, July 12, 2021Update – Water Main Break and Temporary Lane ReductionsRepairs 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... MoreMonday, July 12, 2021Steam Repairs Complete & Hot Water Restored – July 12Please 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... MoreMonday, July 12, 2021Emergency Hot Water Shut Down – July 12Please 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... MoreMonday, July 12, 2021Water Main Break and Temporary Road Closure July 12Due to a water main break early this morning near Minto Case, the following road closures are temporarily in place: Campus Ave. is closed at University Dr. (coming in from the Bronson Ave Entrance) through to Library Road. OC Transpo buses have been rerouted to University Dr. If you are coming to campus today,... MoreFriday, June 25, 2021Expansion of Bronson Entrance – Update #2The significant roadway project near the Bronson entrance to the Carleton campus is progressing. This work includes an additional left-hand turn lane (going northbound) and major work at the Bronson Ave./Sunnyside intersection to include upgraded pedestrian/cyclist protected intersection crossings. When the work at the intersection begins in the... MoreFriday, June 25, 2021Campus Avenue – Temporary Lane Reductions Extended to July 9The lane reduction that has been in place on Campus Avenue, between the Minto CASE and the Nicol buildings, is extended to July 9. The lane reduction is required to allow for sewer and water main work to be safely done. Traffic control signage will be put into place to assist with traffic control.... MoreMonday, June 7, 2021Expansion of Bronson Ave EntranceThe significant roadway project near the Bronson entrance to the Carleton campus is now underway. The work has started in Parking Lot 7 with the leveling off of the area in preparation of the expansion of the parking lot, as per the information provided to the community on May 5. The purpose of this... MoreSunday, May 30, 2021Update: Water Service RestoredThe water main that ruptured on May 23 near Southam Hall has now been repaired and water service to affected buildings has been restored. The following buildings have reopened: HCI, Loeb, MacOdrum Library, SSRB and VSIM. Southam Hall remains on emergency power only and remains closed until further notice. Teaching and Learning Services have... MoreTuesday, May 25, 2021Update: Emergency Water Shut Down and Building ClosureCrews continue work at the site of the water main break on May 23rd near Southam Hall. Due to the location of the break in a 4” supply line, and the depth of the water main, pile driving will need to be done at the site to ensure the structural integrity of Southam Hall.... MoreTuesday, May 25, 2021Update: Emergency Water Shut Down and Building ClosureCrews continue excavation work at the site of the water main break on May 23rd near Southam Hall. Due to the location of the break and depth of the water main, the repairs will not be complete in time to restore water in the affected buildings on Tuesday, May 25th. As such, the following buildings... MoreSunday, May 23, 2021Water Main Break – May 23Early this morning, a water main near Southam Hall ruptured, causing flooding in that building. Crews are on site, working to resolve the problem. Due to the earlier flooding, normal power remains off to Southam Hall. Emergency power is running in the building. Water service has been shut off this morning to HCI, Loeb,... MoreFriday, May 21, 2021University Centre Floor 4 Washroom RenovationPlease be advised that the washrooms located directly outside Rooster’s on the fourth floor of the University Centre, will be closed for renovations starting on Wednesday, May 26 until Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021. The current male and female washrooms are being converted to one gender-inclusive washroom. Washrooms on the third and fifth floors of... MoreFriday, May 21, 2021Update: Emergency Water Shutdown and Building ClosureWork crews have restored the water service to all campus buildings with the exception of Southam Hall. Southam Hall remains on emergency power only, and is closed until further notice. Facilities Management and Planning continues to work to resolve the issue and further updates will be provided as restoration work... MoreFriday, May 21, 2021Emergency Water Shut Down and Building ClosureLate yesterday there was a large flood in the lower levels of Southam Hall. Crews responded quickly, working through the night to resolve the problem. However, due to the flooding, normal power has been shut off to Southam Hall. Emergency power is running in the building. Additionally, water service has been shut off to... MoreTuesday, May 18, 2021Temporary Closure of Library Road on Fri May 21/21Library Road will be temporarily closed from Parking Lot 1 to University Drive on Friday, May 21 at 6 a.m. and will reopen to traffic on Saturday, May 22 at 6 a.m. so that a raised crosswalk can be installed. Facilities Management and Planning appreciates your patience as this work is... MoreMonday, May 10, 2021Construction UpdateDear Colleagues, With the arrival of spring, the university is getting ready for a very busy construction period. Although most of us are still working from home, the folks in Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) are hard at work overseeing many projects that will make the campus look and feel very different this coming... MoreMonday, May 10, 2021Bronson Ave Construction and P-7 ExpansionA significant roadwork project will get underway on Bronson Ave. and Parking Lot 7 starting Monday, May 10. The purpose of this work is to mitigate future traffic congestion on campus as part of Carleton University’s Transportation Plan project. The plan involves three major elements, including: Expansion of Bronson Ave. entrance to campus: This... MoreFriday, May 7, 2021Library Parking Garage Ramp Temporarily Closed – May 11-21The Library parking garage ramp will be closed from May 11 to May 21 so that a new heat trace system, which de-ices the ramp, can be installed. During the closure, the ramp will be resurfaced with new asphalt. Anyone with a parking permit for the Library Parking Garage, is encouraged to park in... MoreLoad More → Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/fmp/?p=139