Announcements

If you have any concerns or questions about any disruption or shutdown notices, please contact the Facilities Management Service Desk at 613-727-4723 ext. 7710 Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or via email at 7710@algonquincollege.com

College-wide electrical shutdown

Please be advised that there will be a College-wide electrical shutdown at the Ottawa Campus on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During this time, all buildings except for Residence, ACCE and the main data centre in Building C will operate on emergency power only. Additionally, emergency power in these buildings will be briefly shut off to safely conduct maintenance on the emergency panels.

Buildings P and V upcoming major capital upgrades

As part of ongoing efforts to address deferred maintenance and enhance our campus infrastructure, Facilities Management will commence major capital upgrades to Buildings P and V starting May 2025.

These upgrades will include:

  • Replacement of mechanical systems and roofs
  • Flooring improvements and interior painting
  • Renovation of vestibules and elevators

Construction Schedule and Access Impacts:

  • May 2025: Contractor mobilization begins. Expect impacts to some parking areas and access routes. Refer to the attached site sketches for layout and access details for both Buildings P and V.
  • Building Exterior Work: Roofing and mechanical installations around both buildings will continue from May through August 2025.
  • Building P:
    • Restricted access begins June 2025 to support HVAC upgrades and flooring replacement.
    • Elevator access will be unavailable from June to late August due to full modernization.
    • Third floor access will be limited during this time. Second floor remains accessible via the pedestrian link.
  • Building V:
    • Will be fully offline from late May to late August 2025 to accommodate full interior and systems renovations.

We recognize these upgrades may cause temporary disruptions such as construction noise and limited access. We encourage everyone to plan accordingly and adjust schedules where needed.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to modernize and improve the learning environment at Algonquin College.

Temporary Road and Accessible Parking Closure Lot #1 – May 5 – 6, 2025

Please be advised of a scheduled temporary road closure affecting Parking Lot #1, west of Building A, at Algonquin College. This closure is required to facilitate crane operations for the delivery of equipment as part of the Science Lab Major Capital Project.

Closure Details:

  • Date: Monday-Tuesday, May 5-6, 2025
  • Time: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Location: Parking Lot #1, west of Building A (see attached sketch for details)

Impact Overview:

  • Pedestrian access: the main entrance to Building A will be closed for the duration of the work.
  • Accessible parking: some accessible parking spaces in the affected area will be temporarily unavailable.

Reference Map:

  • Red area: indicates the closed section of road and inaccessible accessible parking spots. Map can be found below.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we complete this critical phase of the project. Efforts will be made to minimize disruption wherever possible.

Thank you for your patience and support.

Goose Management Activities at Ottawa Campus

The College is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all members of our community. As part of this commitment, we conduct seasonal goose management activities in accordance with the Wildlife Ontario Regulation. All efforts follow strict guidelines to ensure humane and responsible treatment of wildlife.

We have partnered with a licensed Geese Management Company that is authorized to carry out necessary procedures, including egg addling and collection. If you observe activity related to this work on campus, please be assured that it is part of a scheduled and approved operation.

These proactive measures are important for community safety and to help encourage geese to seek more appropriate nesting locations in the future. We want to emphasize that no harm is caused to the geese. All work is performed by trained professionals with care and respect for wildlife.

Buildings P and V Upgrade Project – April 28, 2025, to Aug. 30, 2025

Facilities Management is pleased to announce the commencement of major capital upgrades to Buildings P and V, beginning April 28, 2025. These improvements include mechanical system replacements, roof replacements, flooring upgrades, and renovations to vestibules and elevators as part of our continued efforts to enhance campus infrastructure and functionality.

Contractor mobilization will begin on April 28, 2025, and will impact some parking areas and access routes. Please refer to the provided site plans for specific details on affected areas.

Work around the building exteriors—including roofing and mechanical system installations—will start in late April and continue through to the end of August.

Building P will experience restricted access starting June 23, 2025, for a period of approximately 6 to 8 weeks, to facilitate internal flooring replacement and HVAC upgrades. Please also note that elevator access in Building P will be unavailable from June through late August due to a full renovation. During this time, third-floor access will be limited, while the second floor will remain accessible via the pedestrian link.

Building V will be completely offline for the duration of the major renovations, from late April through late August.

As we move forward with these critical upgrades, we acknowledge there may be construction-related disruptions, including noise and limited access to specific areas. We encourage all members of the Algonquin College community to plan ahead and make necessary scheduling adjustments to help minimize inconvenience.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work to improve and modernize our campus facilities.

Residence systems upgrade project (Phase 2) – April 14, 2025 to Aug. 30, 2025

We are pleased to announce the start of Phase 2 of the three-phase Residence Systems Upgrade Project, beginning April 14, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of August 30, 2025. This phase continues our major initiative to renovate the Residence and surrounding areas, reflecting our ongoing commitment to enhancing living conditions and operational efficiency on campus. Please note that the third and final phase of the project will extend into Summer 2026.

As we move forward with these important improvements, we recognize that construction activities may cause temporary disruptions. Members of the Algonquin College community should expect potential noise and restricted access to certain areas throughout the construction period. We encourage everyone to plan accordingly and adjust schedules as needed to minimize inconvenience.

The detailed site layout plan is to provide additional information on the scope of work and areas that will be impacted.

Thank you for your continued understanding and support as we undertake this important project to improve our residential facilities.

Goose decoys on the Ottawa Campus

Please be advised, the Grounds team will be using goose decoys as a measure to aid in the reduction of goose activity on site. These decoys will be moved around every few days in order to ensure the geese don’t get used to their locations. These decoys are in the posture of a dead goose, this will tell geese that are flying overhead that there is a predator in the area and they should relocate somewhere safer.

The goose decoys will be in C Courtyard and on CA roof while the Grounds team evaluates the efficacy of the program, though more may be popping up around site if it proves to be a success. Expect to see these decoys around site from now, until about mid-June, the end date will need to be flexible based on goose activity at the time.

Please leave these decoys where they are placed and do not move them, they are busy working hard at keeping geese away and the Grounds team needs to be able to keep track of their locations.

Ottawa Campus – Goose repellant applications

The Grounds team will be applying a repellant to deter Geese from nesting. The product will be applied to both nesting and foraging areas, and may emit an odor for up to 24 hours before dissipating.

Testing sites will be completed over the rest of the week and will include: C green roof, CA roof, CA turf, A West, E lawn, G lawn, A courtyard, D West and B West.

The product does not impose any risks to the College community or the geese. The product will make the grass taste unpalatable and animals that feed on grass will lose interest in the areas where it has been applied.