Wednesday, December 15, 2021Campus Avenue Now OpenThe road repairs have been completed following the water main break Dec 14th on Campus Ave, and the road is now open to regular traffic. Facilities Management and Planning thanks you for your patience while we completed this emergency... MoreTuesday, December 14, 2021Campus Ave Water Main RepairedRepairs to the water main at Campus Ave are complete as of 5 pm, and water has been restored to affected buildings. Campus Ave will remain closed to vehicle traffic until the road can be fully repaired. This is anticipated to occur on Dec. 15th. OC Transpo buses continue to be rerouted to University... MoreTuesday, December 14, 2021UPDATE – Water Main Break on Campus AveFollowing the water main break on Campus Ave earlier this morning near Prescott House, Campus Ave is now closed to vehicle traffic with the exception of deliveries to residences. OC Transpo buses are being rerouted to University Drive. Pedestrian traffic is detoured from the main sidewalk and will be redirected west, around Prescott House... MoreTuesday, December 14, 2021Notice of Water Main Break on Campus AveThere was a water main break on Campus Ave near Prescott House this morning, Dec 14, and crews are presently investigating. Campus Ave is reduced to one lane southbound in front of Prescott House due to the break. Pedestrian traffic is detoured from the main sidewalk and will be redirected west, around Prescott House... MoreThursday, December 9, 2021Winter Safety on CampusWith winter in full swing, the Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) team wants to remind the campus community that the university’s snow removal plan is in effect. Our priority for snow removal is to keep the main streets on campus clear and to be as responsive to weather conditions as possible. The major pathways... MoreTuesday, November 30, 2021Notice – Water Restored to Southam HallPlease note that water service was restored to Southam Hall by 6 pm November 30th following a water main break earlier in the day. Crews worked diligently and were able to excavate and repair the water line quickly. Backfilling of the excavation work will continue into Wednesday December 1st. Please respect safety barricades and... MoreTuesday, November 30, 2021Notice of Water Main Break – Southam HallDue 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... MoreWednesday, November 3, 2021Reduced Elevator Service in CTTC, LX, SA, IHCTTC 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... MoreThursday, October 28, 2021Pedestrian Path Access at O-Train – Intermittent Closures to Nov 3rdUntil Wed. Nov. 3, pedestrians using the path that crosses the O-Train tracks near the residence precinct will experience short intermittent closures throughout each day to allow for delivery of materials for the expansion of the train tracks. Facilities Management and Planning appreciates your patience during this... MoreThursday, October 28, 2021Temporary Bridge Closure for Paving of Roundabout Oct. 28 and 29The bridge over the O-Train tracks located near parking lots 6, 7 and 18 will be temporarily closed on Oct. 28 and 29 for approximately an hour in the middle of the day. This temporary closure of the bridge is required to allow for paving of the new roundabout. This work is weather dependent... MoreThursday, October 21, 2021Campus Avenue Temporary Lane Closure near ResidenceThe left-hand lane of Campus Avenue in front of Parking Lot 17 (located across from Residence Commons) will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 20 until late November. This lane closure is required so concerns about a manhole in the area can be addressed. The area will be barricaded off for safety. The accessible parking... MoreMonday, October 4, 2021New Student Residence ApprovedConstruction of a new 456-bed student residence is set to begin in Fall 2021, at an estimated cost of $90M. The building will consist of 168 single-rooms and 142 double rooms with shared semi-private washrooms and increased privacy in the design of double bedrooms. The new building addresses the rising demand for student housing... MoreMonday, September 27, 2021Campus Avenue/University Drive Temporary Lane Reduction As part of the City of Ottawa’s work on Phase 2 LRT Project, work is proceeding on the overpass where Campus Avenue meets University Drive. In order to do this work, the road has to be reduced to one lane for seven weeks. Work is expected to start Sept. 28 and continue until Nov. 12.... MoreSunday, September 26, 2021Dunton Tower – Update #5Facilities Management and Planning is pleased to confirm that installation of a rental fan to reinstate ventilation to Dunton Tower was successfully completed on Saturday, Sept. 25. The safe reopening of the building will occur on Monday, Sept. 27 as planned. The building was closed last week due to a failure in the main... MoreWednesday, September 22, 2021Update #4 – Library Road Closure near Dunton TowerThe reopening of Dunton Tower remains on track for Monday, Sept. 27. 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 and students. Note that the temporary closure of a section of Library... MoreTuesday, September 21, 2021Update #3 Dunton Tower to Reopen on Mon, Sept. 27Facilities 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... MoreMonday, September 20, 2021Reminder: Campus Avenue Temporary Lane ClosurePlease be advised that until Oct. 4, 2021, Campus Avenue will be reduced to one lane - from Library Road to the Nicol Building - as part of the Phase 2 LRT City of Ottawa Project currently underway, which includes the Carleton station along the LRT corridor. This lane closure is required to lower... MoreMonday, September 20, 2021Dunton Tower Closed Week of Sept. 13Dunton 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... MoreFriday, 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... MoreLoad More → Share: Twitter, Facebook Short URL: https://carleton.ca/fmp/?p=139