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

Stairwell Closure – Building A – August 7, 2026

Please be advised, that the assigned contractor will be carrying out campus accessibility improvements in Building A on Friday, August 7, 2026 during daytime hours.

The work will take place within several enclosed exit stairwells (A, B, and K) and will involve improvements to the stair nosings to address identified accessibility deficiencies.

To facilitate this work, the affected stairwells may be temporarily closed for short periods throughout the day. However, they will remain available for use in the event of an emergency.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we do this important work.

Temporary Traffic Impact at Adjidjàk Private – Crosswalk Safety Improvements

Please be advised that grounds work will be taking place at Adjidjàk Private on Wednesday, August 5 and Monday, August 10, 2026, to support the installation of crosswalk flashing lights between Buildings M and K. This initiative is intended to improve pedestrian visibility and safety in this area.

The work is expected to take most of the day on both dates, from approximately 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. To minimize impacts during peak traffic periods, the most disruptive work will be scheduled after the morning rush.

Traffic impacts:

• The road will remain open, with one lane maintained for traffic to pass.
• One lane will be occupied by work equipment at a time.
• Traffic cones and on-site personnel will be in place to help safely direct vehicles around the work area.
• Additional short-term impacts may occur when concrete is delivered and the new posts are installed.

Please use caution when travelling through the area and follow all posted signage and directions from on-site personnel. We appreciate your patience and cooperation while this work is completed.

Demolition Work – Building F and Building A Annex

As part of Algonquin College’s on-going campus renewal, Building F and the Building A Annex will be demolished starting Wed. Aug. 5, 2026.

The Building F site is planned to provide additional parking. The Building A Annex site is being considered for the future development of a new external lab.

Construction fencing has been installed and the initial fencing sketches can be found below, for your information.

For everyone’s safety, please:

• Follow all posted signage and designated pedestrian routes.
• Do not enter fenced or restricted areas.
• Allow additional travel time near the construction zones.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience while this essential work is completed.

Notice of Construction Activities – P111 and P124

Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2026

Please be advised that construction activities will commence in Rooms P111 and P124 starting Monday, June 15, 2026, and will continue until further notice.

Scope of Work: The project includes demolition of existing floor slabs and associated renovation activities within both locations.

After-Hours Demolition Work: To minimize disruption to building operations, slab demolition activities will be performed after hours, beginning at 9:00 p.m. and continuing overnight until the early morning.

Hoarding and Site Logistics

• The demolition area within P124 will be fully hoarded and secured as shown in the attached schedule and site plan.
• A temporary construction waste bin will be located outside the work areas, as indicated on the attached sketch.

Impact on Building Operations

• Demolition activities are scheduled after hours and are not expected to impact regular building operations.
• During regular operating hours, construction activities will continue within P111. This area will remain closed and inaccessible to students, staff, and visitors for the duration of the work.
• All reasonable measures will be taken to minimize noise, dust, and disruption while maintaining a safe environment for building occupants.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete these improvements.

Notice of Construction Activity – B159 closet addition project

Facilities Management will commence work with the assigned contractor to support B159 closet addition project on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 and continuing until August 2026.

As part of this construction activity, there may be some disturbance in and around the area. We will work closely with the contractor to minimize disruption as much as possible. Significant noise is not anticipated.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important work. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance and maintain our campus facilities.

Notice of Construction Activity – Building K roof replacement project

Facilities Management will commence work with the assigned contractor to support Building K roof replacement project (affected areas are shown on the plan, outlined in yellow) on Thursday, June 11, 2026 and continuing until mid-August 2026, including work over the weekends and Canada Day.

During this time, the Building K parking area (highlighted in green) will be temporarily closed to accommodate the staging area. Throughout the construction of the project, crane activity will be frequent in the staging area, highlighted in green.

As part of this construction activity, there may be some disturbance in and around the area. We will work closely with the contractor to minimize disruption as much as possible. Significant noise is not anticipated.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important work. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance and maintain our campus facilities.

Notice of Construction Activity – Building S roof replacement project

Facilities Management will commence work with the assigned contractor to support Building S roof replacement project (affected areas are shown on the plan, outlined in yellow) on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 and continuing until the end of August 2026.

Throughout the construction of the project, crane activity will be frequent in the two staging areas, highlighted in green.

As part of this construction activity, there may be some disturbance in and around the area. We will work closely with the contractor to minimize disruption as much as possible. Significant noise is not anticipated.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important work. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance and maintain our campus facilities.

Phase 3 – Residence Systems Upgrade Project

This is a reminder that Phase 3 of the Residence Systems Upgrade Project will begin on April 27, 2026, and is scheduled to continue until August 30, 2026.

As previously communicated, this phase continues our major efforts to upgrade the Residence and surrounding infrastructure, underscoring our commitment to improving student living conditions and campus operations. This will be the final phase of the project.

Please note that major construction activities within residence rooms are scheduled to begin on May 4, 2026. These works will result in increased noise and limited access to impacted units and corridors. Throughout this phase, members of the Algonquin College community may experience temporary noise and restricted access to certain areas. We encourage everyone to remain attentive to posted signage and plan accordingly to minimize inconvenience.

A site layout plan is available to outline the areas impacted and provide further details on the scope of work.

Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation as we carry out these critical upgrades to our residential facilities.

Upcoming Construction – Building D

As part of on-going efforts to address deferred maintenance and enhance our campus infrastructure, Facilities Management will commence mechanical system replacement in Building D starting April 27, 2026 until August 27, 2026.

These upgrades will include:

• Replacement of the hot water generation system;
• Access to Market Place will be temporarily reduced, and hoarding will be placed as per the attached plan;
• Waste bin will be placed outside Building D, receiving area as per the sketch.

Stagging plan sketch:

Tank route sketch:

We recognize that these upgrades may cause temporary disruptions, including 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.

Notice of construction activity – Building A Roof Replacement Project

Facilities Management will be commencing work with the assigned contractor to support Building A roof replacement project (affected areas are shown on the plan below, outlined in yellow) starting Thursday, April 2, 2026 and continuing until August 2026.

Throughout the construction of the project, crane activity will be frequent in the three staging areas, highlighted in orange and red.

As part of this construction activity, there may be some disturbance in and around the area. We will work closely with the contractor to minimize disruption as much as possible. Significant noise is not anticipated.

We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding as we complete this important work. Thank you for your cooperation as we continue to enhance and maintain our campus facilities.