Campus Notices

The infrastructure upgrades along White Avenue (Area 6) will connect previously upgraded campus infrastructure to the site of the new Tall Timber Student Housing building. The scope of work includes replacement of below ground services, new curbs, paving and landscape upgrades. Temporary street curbs will be provided in some areas where disturbance during the Student Housing construction is expected.

This project will deliver improved accessibility to this part of campus with regraded pathways running south to north and west to east, providing connections to Willingdon Avenue, Building SW9, and existing Student Housing.

Finally, the project will enhance campus stormwater management with rainwater interception gardens and connections to Guichon Creek

Construction Schedule

• Estimated Set-up Start Date – December 3^rd, 2021
• Estimated Set-up End Date – December 10^th, 2021
• Estimated Construction Start Date – December 13^th, 2021
• Estimated Construction End Date – May 30^th, 2022

Project Impacts

This is a major construction project that will impact services in the area of south White Avenue. Specifically:

Set-up period

• Entrance from Willingdon avenue at South White Avenue will be closed
• Small portion of South Parking along White Avenue will be closed from 3^rd of December,2021 (see attached map for reference)
• Area adjacent to East side of building SW09 will be fenced and used as a staging area
• Portion of the plaza between buildings SE12, SE14 and SE16 will be closed. (see attached map for reference)
• Limited construction vehicles traffic to be expected in close proximity to the affected areas.

Construction Period

• White Avenue will be closed from SW02 to SW09 for the duration of the project.
  • Emergency vehicle access through the area will be maintained
  • Accessible pedestrian routes will be clearly marked
• Parking Lots: 4, 9 will be closed for the duration of the project after December 10^th, 2021 (see attached map for reference)
• Buildings SW02, SW03, SW05, SW09
  • Will be impacted by construction noise;
  • Will experience access changes at various stages throughout the project;
    • Fire exits will be clearly marked and users will be notified in advance prior to any changes
    • All changes will be reviewed by SSEM prior to implementation

Any changes to the construction schedule or construction impacts will be communicated in advance.

PLANS

Set up Period – Dec 3^rd, 2021 to Dec 10^th, 2021

Construction Period– Dec 10^th, 2021 to May 30^th, 2022

Beginning, September 24^th 2021 the plaza area on Burnaby campus will be fully closed due to construction work. This is part of the redevelopment of the space to create an improved entrance to the Burnaby campus and revitalised plaza area. The area closed will be between White Avenue and Lister Avenue to the north side of SW1. Pedestrian access to campus will be maintained via the N side of SW1. SW1 and all services will remain open as normal.

Signage will be placed around the site to help pedestrians navigate the construction containment perimeter.

Closure Dates: September 24 2021 – January 2022

Facilities Contact: Ryan Jacobs Project Manager, Project Services

Map of the proposed closure

Location:  Smith Street, Burnaby North Campus

Scope of Work: Local roadway reconstruction, concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, drainage, electrical vault lid replacement, streetlight relocation, and landscape work to improve the road conditions and lighting level for pedestrian safety

Construction Impact:  Noise and traffic pattern disruption including access along Smith Street to Buildings NE01, NE02, NE04 and NW03 and Parking lot 20. One lane of traffic will be maintained.

Dates of Construction: September 28 to November 15, 2021

Facilities Contact: Thomson Farquhar

Construction Notice: Smith Street Raised Crosswalk Closure

Location:  Smith Street, Burnaby North Campus

Construction Impact:  Major impact to access Parking lots 20, 21 and 22 due to closure of the crosswalk. Note the following Modified Traffic Access:

1. Access to parking lot P21 from Canada Way
2. Access to parking lot P20 along Smith Street, via Carey Ave.
3. Access to parking lot P22 along Smith Street, via Willingdon Ave.
4. Road closure barriers in place as per the Traffic Management Plan. Traffic control in place at either end of the closure if required.

Dates of Construction: From 7:30am November 12 to November 17, 2021 (Proposed dates are weather dependent)

Facilities Contact: Thomson Farquhar 

PLAN OF PROPOSED IMPACTS

Location: Oasis (Lot 7) EV Charging Stations
Impacts of Interruption: Please be advised that there will be intermittent outages at these EV charging stations
Expected Service Restoration Time: Until further notice

Contact: Kelly Carmichael, BCIT Applied Research, 778-928-2263

Impacts of Interruption:  Elevator closures from MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15^th, 2021 to WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15^th, 2021.  Please see below for list of specific buildings and times of elevator closure.

• SE06 – WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15^th to NOVEMBER 18^th, 2021. 3^rd Floor will have no access until WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8^th, 2021.
• NE01 – MONDAY, DECEMBER 13^th to WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15^th, 2021.
• CARI – FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19^th to TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23^rd, 2021.

Facilities Contact:  Cameron MacLeod, 604-432-8777

Expected Service Restoration Time: Various restoration times, please refer to list above.

To see all Facilities announcements on The Loop, please visit http://loop.bcit.ca/groups/facilities-and-campus-development

Elevator Alternatives:

MONTHLY FIRE ALARM TEST – BURNABY CAMPUS, RESIDENCES, SE50 & CARI NOVEMBER 28^th, 2021

Date and Time:  NOVEMBER 28^th, 2021 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Reason: Monthly fire alarm testing for the Burnaby Campus, Residences, SE50 & CARI – Compliance

Customer Impact: Bells ringing for 1 minute in each building

If you have any questions about this scheduled testing, please call Aidan McDonnell, Electrical Foreman at 604-451-6790

MOTHLY FIRE ALARM TEST – SATELLITE CAMPUSES (ATC, BMC, DTC) NOVEMBER 26^th, 2021

Date and Time for ATC: NOVEMBER 26^th, 2021 from 6:00 am to 9:00 am (emergency generator service will also be performed during this time)

Date and Time for BMC: NOVEMBER 26^th, 2021 from 7:00 am to 9:00 am

Date and Time for DTC: NOVEMBER 26^th, 2021 from 6:00 am to 9:00 am (emergency generator service will also be performed during this time)

Please note that these times are estimates and may be extended, if required.

Reason: Monthly fire alarm testing for the Satellite Campuses – Compliance

Customer Impact:  Bells ringing for 1 minute in each building. Please note that we will be testing the emergency generator as well at this time, and anything plugged into receptacles (most likely red in color) fed from the emergency generator will be subject to a loss of power during this exercise.

If you have any questions about this scheduled testing, please call Allan Jonzon, Building Manager – Satellite Campuses at 604-412-7653

To see all Facilities announcements, please visit https://loop.bcit.ca/groups/facilities-and-campus-development

Impact of Interruption: The DTC parkade elevator (Elevator #5) will be out of service on Monday November 29th, 6am-4pm. Minor deficiencies from the recent upgrades will be completed during this outage.

Facilities Contact: Fergus Denomey

Expected Restoration Time: 4pm, November 29

Location: Parkade – P1/P2/P3/P4.

Impacts of Interruption:  Elevator #5 at Downtown campus will be out of service on MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2021 from 7:00AM to 4:00PM for flooring repairs.

Facilities Contact:  Fergus Denomey 604-368-5369

Expected Service Restoration Time: MONDAY, DECEMBER 6^th, 2021 at 4:00PM.

To see all Facilities announcements on The Loop, please visit http://loop.bcit.ca/groups/facilities-and-campus-development