Important Announcement: Full Shutdown of Herzberg Block B 5th Floor in May 2026
From: Office of the Dean of Science <odscience@CUNET.CARLETON.CA>
Sent: October 24, 2025 9:40 AM
To: Allison Jaworski <AllisonJaworski@cunet.carleton.ca>; Janna McKinnon <JannaMcKinnon@cunet.carleton.ca>
Subject: Important Announcement: Full Shutdown of Herzberg Block B 5th Floor in May 2026
Importance: High
Sent on behalf of Allison Jaworski, Director, Operations, to all faculty and staff in the School of Computer Science
Hello,
We are writing to inform all faculty and staff members occupying the fifth floor of Block B in Herzberg of a planned full shutdown from May 1 to August 30, 2026. This initiative is essential to modernizing our building infrastructure and ensuring a comfortable, efficient environment. The shutdown will accommodate significant upgrades, including the replacement of ductwork and installation of a new air handling unit. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we prepare for this important project.
Project Scope
- Ductwork Replacement: All existing ductwork throughout the 5th floor will be replaced to improve air quality and system performance.
- Mechanical Room Impact: The mechanical room will be directly affected. Room 5105 will be repurposed to house the new air handling unit.
Affected Areas
The entire 5th floor of Block B, including all offices and common spaces, will be impacted by these renovations.
Access to the 5th floor of block B is not permitted for the duration of the project, as the area will be an active construction site.
Key Dates and Milestones
- Computer Science Storage Room Clearance: The Computer Science storage room in 5107 Herzberg must be emptied by December 19, 2025.
- Personal Effects Clearance: All offices and shared spaces must be cleared of personal belongings. Bins and boxes will be provided to assist with packing. The move will be managed by an external service in the last week of April 2026. All materials must be ready for relocation by April 27, 2026.
- Contractor Access: The 5th floor space must be completely vacated and ready for contractors by May 1, 2026.
Please note: All dates are approximate and subject to change due to uncertainties related to the delivery of the new air handling unit and other materials. We will provide updates as soon as more information is available regarding delivery schedules.
What We Need You to Do
- All personal items must be removed from offices and common areas by April 27, 2026. Packing materials will be supplied.
- Personal furniture is the responsibility of the owner. Please ensure these items are removed or appropriately stored prior to the move.
- If you require additional support for packing or have questions about storage solutions, please reach out using the contact information below.
Town Hall, Next Steps and Contacts
Further updates, including the confirmed date for office clearance and guidance on packing, will be issued in the coming months.
A town hall will be scheduled in the winter term so we can provide details and answer any questions you may have.
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact:
- Allison Jaworski at Allison.Jaworski@carleton.ca
- Janna McKinnon at Janna.McKinnon@carleton.ca
Thank you for your attention and cooperation. Your proactive efforts will help ensure a smooth transition and successful completion of this important project.
Allison F. Jaworski, PhD
Director, Operations
Faculty of Science
Carleton University
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