Campus Notices

Update November 5

From Wednesday November 6, we will be completely closing the southern access gate between 3.30pm – 7.00am (Monday to Friday).

Unfortunately, the partial closure introduced in late October has not fully prevented drivers using the area as a cut through. This closure will further discourage drivers using the entrance, while minimizing the impacts on staff and students.

At other times only the northbound lane of the southern access gate to Aerospace Campus will be shut (see further information below).

We are working to engineer a permanent solution.

Starting on October 22, we will be blocking the northbound lane of the southern access gate to Aerospace Campus. In recent weeks drivers have been using this entrance as a cut through to avoid traffic on Russ Baker Way (which runs parallel). Drivers have been travelling through our parking lots at excessive speed. This presents a clear risk to pedestrians who want to enter the Campus from the parking lot or drop off zones.

To ensure the safety of our campus community we will be blocking the northbound lane by closing the swing gate (maintaining access for emergency vehicles). Southbound traffic entering the student lot will be maintained. There will be traffic barriers placed to prevent drivers using this route as a cut through, so we ask drivers to exercise care.

We are working to engineer a permanent solution.

Construction

The new facility that will provide affordable and sustainable housing for 470 BCIT students. The project will feature 470 beds in studio and single, common spaces and support areas, student housing offices and an outdoor accessible courtyard. The building is configured as two rectangular wings set at 90 degrees.

Construction Schedule

• Start Date – October 2022
• Estimated End Date – Early 2025

Project Impacts

• White Avenue will be closed from SW03 to SW09 for the duration of the project (Emergency access for Fire trucks will be possible 24/7)
• Parking Lots: P4 will be closed during the project. P9 will no longer be in service as it will become part of the footprint of the project.
• Buildings SW02, SW03, SW05, SW09 may be impacted by construction noise and altered access
• Pedestrian access will be maintained to all buildings. A network of temporary paths have been constructed and can be viewed on the attached access plan.
• Lot K will be temporarily closed during the course of construction as it will be used as a layover area for trucks and deliveries. The payment kiosk at the lot will remain open.

We will provide regular updates of any other changes required through construction.

For more information about the Student Housing Project, visit the Campus Plan website

Project Footprint and Access Routes

Over the next 6 weeks construction for the Student Housing project, will be taking place in the areas of the site close to SW3, SW5, SW9, SE12.

Work Schedule

Four Week look ahead (May 2, 2025 to May 30, 2025):

• Week 1 – Mech & Elec Services, Interior Finishes, Civil Works, Landscape Concrete Works, Landscaping,
  Exterior Cladding
• Week 2 – Mech & Elec Services, Interior Finishes, Civil Works, Landscape Concrete Works, Landscaping,
  Exterior Cladding
• Week 3 – Mech & Elec Services, Interior Finishes, Civil Works, Landscape Concrete Works, Landscaping
• Week 4– Mech & Elec Services, Interior Finishes, Civil Works, Landscape Concrete Works, Landscaping

Expect moderate construction noise and vibration during the next 4weeks due to the landscape concrete, and civil works. Expect moderate construction noise from concrete trucks and concrete pump.

Truck Access to Site: Please note that large trucks will need to access the site during the construction. There is a designated route around campus that uses Wayburne Drive, Carey Avenue, Kyle Street and White Avenue. Pedestrians walking in these areas should be attentive for large vehicles at all times.

There is a network of accessible pathway around the site. Please see attached plan.

As part of construction for the Student Housing Project large trucks will be required to access the site. Trucks will enter the campus from Wayburne Drive and travel along Kyle Street before driving past the current student housing building to the site. (See attached plan). They will exit the campus onto Willingdon Avenue at the Goard Way intersection.

Flaggers and additional traffic management will be place in heavy traffic areas. Pedestrians walking in these areas should be attentive for large vehicles at all times.

Landscaping work is beginning this week including installing the rain garden footing, forming and pouring the footing and wall, installing the waterproof liner and perimeter drain, and preparing the sidewalk and pavers.

Due to these activities, there will be changes to pedestrian access at SW 9. The main stairs will be closed for the duration of the work but access to building will be maintained by a temporary platform. The images below show the changes to the route.

Noise will remain at typical construction levels for this area.

Revised Access Route