Main Campus Facility Service Disruption and Shutdown Notifications
August 2024
August 5th until September 30th, Natural Gas Shut Off for Line Replacement.
Affected Buildings:
081 Bovey Laboratory – Old Greenhouse Cafe
150 Biocontrol Laboratory – Domestic Water Heater
135 Biodiversity Genomics – Laboratories
070 Animal Science - Laboratories
038/088 Food Science – Labs/Food Processing, Rm 057 Oven
095 OVC Gnotobiotic Laboratory – Not in Use
077 OVC Lifetime Learning Centre – Kitchen Equipment
040 OVC Biomedical Science – No Use
045 OVC Stewart Building – Rm 1511/1512 Heaters
July 2024
July 29th Building 077, roof replacement.
- A crane will be set up at the front on Monday, July 29 at 7:00am to 4pm to load gravel and teardown material/equipment.
- The fire route will be maintained throughout the project. The crane truck can retract its supports and be mobile in case of emergency.
- There will be noise and vibration associated with the work.
- Signage and alternate exiting will be installed to maintain proper exiting.
July 29th Building 140, elevator 071 will be out of service from 8:00 am to 12:00pm for regular safety testing.
July 29th Building 031, elevator 027 will be out of service from 1:00pm until 4:00pm for regular safety testing.
July 26th or the week of the 29th Buildings 116 151 196 182 on University Avenue, no access to driveways for 24 hours. Work involving driveway curb installations by the City of Guelph. All vehicles are to use P20 for parking during this period. Parking services will not ticket any vehicles during this 24-hour period. Both University and private property vehicles will be allowed to use P20.
July 26th Building 077, Roof Replacement.
- A crane will be set up at the front on Friday, July 26 at 7:00am to to 4pm to load gravel and teardown material/equipment.
- The fire route will be maintained throughout the project. The crane truck can retract its supports and be mobile in case of emergency.
- There will be noise and vibration associated with the work.
- Signage and alternate exiting will be installed to maintain proper exiting.
July 25th Building 012, potable hot water will be off from 8:30am until 10:00am to repair a leak.
July 24th until August 18th Building 017, roof work. Any work prior to August 2nd will not affect access to the building entrance. Work around/over main entrances will be performed on Aug 2-Aug 18 when the Bull Ring is shut down.
July 24th until 30th Buildings 068 and 154, annual fire alarm testing. Bells will be tested Tuesday July 30th, 2024, between 7:30am and 9:00am. Evacuation NOT required.
July 24th Buildings 011 and 178, steam and domestic hot water will be shutdown from 7:00am until 4:00pm.
July 24th Building 080, potable hot water will be off from 8:00am until 10:00am for valve replacement.
July 23rd until 24th Building 012, air handling unit AC1 will be shut down for 24 hours to trouble shoot noise issues. First and second floor will be affected.
July 23rd Building 071, washroom renovations on fifth floor.
July 22nd until 23rd Building 180, duct smoke detectors will be shut down for pipe welding for domestic water heater replacement.
July 22nd until 23rd Building 072, work on exterior cladding on Homestead and Tundra.
July 19th until August 30th Building 159, roof work over lab area. There will be some occasional noise and vibration which may propagate into the building. Building entrances and other operations will be unaffected.
July 19th until August 6th Asphalt Repairs Across Campus. This will include walkways and parking lots. Refer to Parking Services Website.
July 18th until September 1st Buildings 021, 022 and 024, building accessibility upgrades. Installation of automatic door openers and push buttons at various locations in buildings noted.
July 18th until 19th Building 073 and 140, generaator servicing and testing, loading dock area.
July 18th Building 123, fans, heaters and receptacles in washdown stall will be shutdown from 8:00am until 12:00pm to repair wiring.
July 17th until 19th Building 180, annual fire alarm testing. Bells for the entire building will be tested Friday July 19th between 8:00am and 10:30am. Evacuation not required.
July 16th until 17th Building 154, Repairs to curbs and concrete columns. Noise involved. The remaining work for approximately a week, is not noisy and is within the fenced work area.
July 15th until 19th Building 044, work on ceiling in breezeway corridor near room 1471. Smoke/heat detectors will be isolated during regular hours only. Traffic in the area may be restricted but will remain open.
July 15th until August 30th Building 158, ceiling work in basement corridor outside Peter Clark Hall. Lighting to be upgraded also. Exiting will be maintained at all times.
July 15th until 16th Building 089, generaator servicing and testing, parking area.
July 15th Building 158, lighting on 4th and 5th floors will be off from 7:00am until 8:00am to isolate electrical circuit for lighting repairs.
July 12th Building 002, first floor lighting and receptacles in rooms 101 to 111 and corridor lights will be shutdown from 7:00am until 8:00am to install new breaker.
July 11th Building 007, non-essential power will be shutdown from 7:00am until 8:00am to install new electrical feed to pot washing machine.
July 10th until 24th East Ring Road at 125 Child Care Play Ground, 180 and 181, road and boulevard repair work. Road lanes will be reduced in width, and sidewalk will be closed. Pedestrians will need to cross to the other side of the road by Athletics Building, as per signage postage, for the duration of the work.
July 10th Building 089, air handling units will undergo maintenance. Fans will be shut down one at a time between 6:00am and 10:00am.
July 10th Building 081, all water to building shutdown until further notice to replace defective valve.
July 10th Building 077, south main entrance will be closed from 7:30am until 3:30pm. Crane will be in place due for roof work. Signage and alternate exiting will be installed to maintain proper exiting.
July 10th Building 012, drainline work in rooms 223, 224, and 229. No sinks or drains can be used while pipe is being replaced for these rooms.
July 9th until 23rd Building 070, exit closure and construction scaffolding installation to facilitate exterior building repairs. Signage and alternate exiting will be installed to maintain proper exiting. Temporary ramp will be installed to facilitate accessibility while scaffolding is in place
July 9th until 16th Building 014, daily roof work requiring boom lift. A section of the ramp and stairs along Alumni Walk will be closed. One lane on Trent Lane in front of Blackwood Hall will be closed.
July 9th until 15th Building 072, annual fire alarm testing from 7:30am until 4:30pm daily. Bells will be tested between Monday July 15th, 2024 between 7:30am and 9:00am. Evacuation not required. Areas affected include: Maritime Hall Pod, Maritime Hall Tunnel, Cove, Seaway, Harbour, Schooner.
July 9th until 13th Building 044, work in breezeway area near overhead doors. Elevation imaging required to control slopes during construction to minimize water ponding on floor of Breezeway.
July 9th Building 154, steam and domestic hot water will be shutdown for the day for relief valve installations.
July 9th Building 125, all-natural gas equipment will be disconnected and natural gas isolated for gas meter replacement. Enbridge will relight the pilot lights when meter replacement is complete.
July 9th Building 089, air handling units will undergo maintenance. Fans supplying several 1st floor rooms will be shut down one at a time between 6:00am and 10:00am.
July 9th Building 062, steam and domestic hot water will be shutdown from 7:00am until 4:00pm for relief valve installations.
July 8th Building 089, air handling units will undergo maintenance. Fans supplying several 1st floor rooms will be shut down one at a time between 6:00am and 10:00am.
July 8th Building 044, work in breezeway area near overhead doors. Camera scope of sanitary line required for proper engineering design of the repairs.
July 8th Building 012, air handling unit AC3 requires new belt. Repair should be completed by 1:30pm. Temperature in 1st floors rooms will increase slight;y before repair is complete.
July 5th Building 070, crane will be positioned on the east side of the building to remove equipment from roof.
July 4th Building 174, all domestic hot and cold water will be shut down from 8:00am until 10:00am to repair leaking valves.
July 4th Building 172, elevators E38 and E39 will be out of service for annual testing. Each elevator will be offline for approximately 4 hours at separate times starting around 8:00am, with a brief interruption of service (10 minutes) for both devices. There will be a loud bang during each test. This is normal and occupants should not be alarmed.
July 4th Building 158, guard railing replacement near north entrance. No effect to the use of the north entrance doors. Work area will be sectioned off.
July 4th Building 044, 049 and 183, work in driveway area between buildings. Camera scope of sanitary line required for proper engineering design of the repairs.
July 4th Building 018, steam and hot water will be shutdown from 7:00am until 4:00pm for relief valve installations.
July 3rd until July 6th Building 071, southwest wall repairs. Access road at southwest face of Library will be partially impeded by quick fencing and boom lift.
July 2nd until July 8th Building 072, annual fire alarm testing from 7:30am to 4:30pm daily. Bells will be tested between 7:30am and 9:00am. Evacuation not required. Areas affected include: Prairie Hall Pod, Prairie Hall Tunnel, Horizon, Grasslands, Homestead and Tundra.
June 2024,
June 27th until July 31st Building 158, removal and replacement of a portion of the existing north loading dock as concrete is failing. A new metal loading dock to be installed to accept the trash compactor.
June 12th until August 23rd Building 077, roof will be replaced. Signage and alternate exiting will be installed to maintain proper entry and exiting. The fire route will be maintained throughout the project
June 6th until August 23rd Building 069, front entrance access is restricted. Hoarding is in place. Repairing front plaza promenade.The walking surface has shifted creating tripping hazards. The entire walking surface requires repairs. During the above dates building occupants are reminded only to use the north exit door if the fire alarms sound.
June 6th until August 9th Building 140, lab 2109 will be under renovation. Minor noise can be expected in surrounding rooms and corridor.
May until September 2024
May 27th until August 23rd Building 071, hoarding will be in place for work on building facade. All exits and entries will remain open at all times unless otherwise directed. Emergency exits will remain open within hoarded areas.
May 27th until August 23rd Building 069, the north promenade of the Crop Science building will undergo significant concrete restoration work over this period. The north entrances will be rerouted to the east and west with interior signage.
May 27th until August 23rd Buildings 016, 017 and 154, traffic access limited. Bullring and the concrete around the columns of the MacKinnon Extension overhang require repairs.
May 27th until August 23rd Building 028, building envelope repairs will be completed. Hoarding will be in place to ensure safe access around the construction area for all pedestrians and vehicles.
May 27th until August 1st Building 072, roofing work. Areas affected include Schooner, Seaway and Harbour. As the roof is a part of the fire emergency exit route for the residence towers it will be accessible during an emergency or fire alarm. Physical Resources will place signs on the interior and exterior to redirect pedestrian traffic on an as needed basis.
May 24th until August 29th Building 072, painting and aesthetics upgrading ot the pod entrance areas and bridges. Pods will still be accessible and contractor will cordon of areas when necessary for safety.
May 13th until August 16th Building 050, north and west walls (Gold Pool area) to be reconstructed. Access near 099 may be affected intermittently. Signage will be posted to direct pedestrian traffic and ensure safe exiting. There will be noise and vibration present during demolition of the walls. Some intermittent noise will carry on through the duration of the project.
May 6th until September 1st Buildings 089, mens washrooms 1811, 1820, 2822, 3822 and 4822 will be renovated. Only one washroom will be closed at a time. Please use an alternate washroom when an area is under renovation.
May 6th until August 31st Building 071, mens and womens washrooms are being renovated. Other fooor washrooms are available for use.
May 2nd until August 16th Building 007, main entrance and basement access will be restricted due to renovation work. Side entrances will remain open.
May 1st until August 1st Buildings 180, corrective work on windows. Contractor will start on level four of Lanark and work downwards to level one. When completed, contractor will move to Dundas and work in the same fashion.
April until August 2024
April 29th until August 16th Building 071, exterior building envelope work involving lift truckcs. No building access restrictions.
April 25th until August 2nd Building 180, recladding of East Residence, Phase 2 - Glengarry Tower.
Future Annual Utilities Shutdowns
To provide the campus community with the opportunity to plan future activities, Physical Resources has developed a standard time frame for the annual electrical and steam systems maintenance shutdowns.
The shutdowns are necessary to perform essential preventive maintenance on these systems.
Electrical
Yearly campus wide electrical shutdowns will take place each year on the last Saturday and Sunday in April.
These shutdowns are to do preventive maintenance on our aging electrical infrastructure. The theory of course is that good preventive maintenance on critical equipment will minimize disruptive emergency outages. We ask that departments plan their activities well in advance and avoid these dates. These dates represent the least disruptive window of opportunity to do this work. Buildings will be without regular power for the duration of the shutdown. Emergency lighting, as provided by the campus essential power system, will not be affected. As the shutdown dates approach, we will issue more detailed information. Queries shall be directed to Doug Doel, Manager, Electrical Design, extension 53459 or email douglas@pr.uoguelph.ca.
Standardizing Shutdowns
Standardizing shutdown times will allow departments to plan their activities well in advance so as not to cause undue disruption. In particular, it is important that no major special events be planned during these shutdowns. Arranging temporary power or steam supplies is very expensive and generally will not be provided. If you have any questions or require any additional information please contact Steve Nyman, Director, Maintenance and Energy Services at extension 52014 or email snyman@pr.uoguelph.ca