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

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 Pesticide Use – Ottawa Campus

Please be advised that between Thursday, June 18 and Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Algonquin College will be conducting a larviciding program under the authority of the Local Medical Officer of Health to control larval mosquitoes in order to prevent their development into vectors of West Nile Virus.

The briquet formulation of the larvicide methoprene [Product Name: Altosid XR, Registration #27,694 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada)] will be placed in catch basins of storm drains located at 1385 and 1408 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario.

All larvicide will be applied by applicators, licensed by the Ministry of the Environment, or supervised technicians.

For details on the exact locations and dates of treatment, please contact the Facilities Management Service Desk at 613-727-4723 ext. 7710 Monday to Friday, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. or via email at 7710@algonquincollege.com.

Upcoming Water Shutdown – Buildings D & H – June 11, 2026

As part of the on-going Hot Water System Replacement Project, a temporary water shutdown will take place in Buildings D & H to support installation and commissioning of the new system. This work is necessary to continue the replacement project and ensure the system is operating properly.

Maintenance Details:

• Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
• Time: 7:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.
• Location: Buildings D & H
• Purpose: Water shutdown required for the Hot Water System Replacement Project

Operational Impact:

• Water service will be unavailable in Buildings D & H during the shutdown period.
• Public washrooms and areas relying on water will be closed.
• The shutdown will be after-hours to minimize the impact on building occupants.

Safety Measures:

• Facilities Management staff and contractors will coordinate the work to minimize disruption.
• Services will be restored as soon as the work is completed.

We appreciate your cooperation and patience while this essential work is completed. Please follow posted signage and plan ahead if you require access to hot water during this period.

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.

Notice of Construction Activity – ITS Offices Relocation (Room B289)

Facilities Management will be commencing work with the assigned contractor to support the ITS new offices project in room B289, starting Monday March 30, 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. A portion of the work will include demolition within an existing space. At this time, significant noise is not anticipated; however, some temporary inconvenience may occur.

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.