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 Construction End Date – August, 2022

Project Impacts

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

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
  • A vehicle turnaround at the north end of White Avenue (near SW2) has been established for traffic trying to access BCIT via Goard Way
• 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

Pedestrian Access

• New temporary accessible paths to SW09 are now open and will be used until the end of the project.
• Accesible pedestrian sidewalk south of SW09 on White Avenue is now closed. Pedestrain detour will be east along Fairey Street towards the new temporary paths that can be accessed east of SW09. Existing access to the south doors of SW9 will remain.
• Access to SW9 from SW3/SW5/SE12 will be detoured east around the construction zone via the newly establish temporary accessible paths.

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

PLANS

Construction Period– Dec 10^th, 2021 to August, 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.

Facilities Contact: Ryan Jacobs Project Manager, Project Services

Map of the closure

As part of the ongoing work on the Student Plaza project, there will be small changes to access around SW1. From January 24-27 the team will be creating a new temporary path to run along the North Side of SW1. This will run parallel to the existing pathway (see attached image). While this work in continuing the current pathway will be open.

From January 27 the new pathway will be in place until the end of the project. This will maintain access from Willingdon Avenue to SW1 and onto campus.

Student Plaza Construction Impacts: Aug 15-26

As part of construction for the Student Plaza project there will be potentially noisy work taking place in the areas close to SW1 and SE02 over the next two weeks.

• Week commencing August 15, civil work, compaction and excavation will be taking place in the area outside SW1.
• Week commencing August 22. Work on pavers will be taking place outside SW1

The contractor has installed noise mitigating acoustic scrims along the containment fencing adjacent to SW01 and has been instructed to perform disruptive tasks outside of BCIT regular hours.

However, there is still potential for the work to be noisy and to cause vibration in areas close to the site.

Facilities Contact: Ryan Jacobs

Construction Impacts

Starting on August 15, 2022, one of the main air handling units (which provide air conditioning, ventilation, and heating) in NE1 will be shut down to complete an important upgrade to a newer, more energy efficient unit. The new air handling unit will be operational on September 9.

The building is served by two air handling units and the second one will remain in operation during the work. This means that areas on the west side of the building, particularly on the 2^nd and 3^rd floors will be affected by the shutdown. This includes laboratory and office spaces on floors 2 and 3, and the cafeteria on floor 2. A detailed plan of all the areas affected can be found below.

To mitigate the impact temporary fans will be installed in the hallways to circulate air. However, some rooms may experience higher than normal temperatures and less airflow while the work takes place.

To further reduce the effects, we recommend:

Doors to classrooms and labs as well as any operable windows should be left open during work hours, when possible, to allow air to circulate.

Building operation staff will be conducting regular checks to monitor air quality and temperature. However, if you experience any specific problems with your space please submit a request to Facilities Services.

• Phone: 604-432-8777 or Twitter: @BCITFixit
• If you have general questions about the work, please contact the project team

Areas impacted by the shutdown: Floors 1-3

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