Please note that full details are not always available at the outset of a situation. Information and updates are posted as received. All general disruption posts are sorted by timeframe. Urgent notices such as power outages or snowfall information are posted at the top.

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Road Closures

Dysart Road Condensate Leak

  • Posted: Jan 25, 2023, Updated September 20, 2023                

  • Location: Dysart Road and Sidney Smith St.

  • Timeframe (est.): Starting February 13, 2023 until early November 

  • Overview: Dysart Rd. is now open. Sidney Smith St. at Dysart Rd. will be closed until November. During the closure, access to Parking Lot Q is off Dysart Rd. see map for location.
    Construction activity is due to a condensate leak and ongoing steam/condensate replacement project. 
    Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated.


    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, 204-996-5489. 

Road Construction and Infrastructure Renewal

  • Posted: July12, 2023 

  • Updated Sept 11, 2023 

  • Categories: Construction

    Location: Various (Dysart Road, Curry Place, Dafoe Road, University Crescent, Freedman Crescent)

    Please be advised that campus wide road construction and infrastructure renewal work is expected to continue through the fall. Please refer to the attached map and information below:

    •    Zone 1: Dysart Road closed at Sidney Smith Street for a steam line replacement. Dysart Rd. to reopen mid-September with project completion anticipated in November. See previous story: UM Today | Dysart Road closure — update (umanitoba.ca)
    •    Zone 2: Curry Place south of the Education Building will be impacted by storm sewer repair starting late July. 
    •    UPDATE - Zone 3: Dafoe Road surface rehabilitation is now complete. Dafoe Road and adjacent Parking Lots are now open. Transit has resumed normal operations.
    •    Zone 4: University Crescent will be impacted by construction to address a condensate leak. One lane will be closed southbound University Cres. during construction.
    •    Campus-wide road, parking lot and walkway repairs in July/August.

    Flag people will be on site to help direct traffic as needed. Please plan accordingly. Barricades and safety signage will be clearly posted to safely direct vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians as required. Caution should be taken at all times during construction. Your patience and cooperation to ensure everyone’s safety is appreciated. 


    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Vanessa Jukes Strutt, 204-996-5489. 

Building and construction notices

Bannatyne Campus

  • Posted on June 22/23

  • Location(s): Entire Campus
    Timeframe (est.): Wednesday 06/28/2023 at 9:00 a.m. until further notice 

  • Category: Reverse Osmosis Water Supply

  • Overview: Please be advised the reverse osmosis water system has been contaminated by the introduction of municipal water and will have to be completely drained and refilled to return the water to an acceptable level of dissolved solids and electrical continuity. All RO faucets, sterilizers, sanitizers or lab equipment using RO water will be affected. Please turn off all equipment using RO water prior to tomorrow shutdown on Wednesday 06/28/2023 at 9:00 a.m.  

    RO water supplying the aquatic life on level 500 Chown Building will not be shut off until a secondary source has been established to ensure there is no loss of aquatic life.
    For those requiring RO water in small amounts please purchase from a drinking water supplier such as Culligan Water, please confirm the water has been processed by reverse osmosis as some suppliers use different filtration methods.

    Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3078.

Basic Medical Sciences Building

  • Posted: March 31st, 2023              

  • Location(s): Entire Building

  • Timeframe (Est): INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME.  We will notify you when the elevator is back in service.

  • Category: Sewage Pump Breakdown

  • Overview: Please be advised that due to a Sewage Pump breakdown the Basic Medical Sciences FREIGHT elevator will be out of service until further notice.

    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt, (204) 789-3822.

Brodie Centre Atrium SOUTH (GLASS) elevator

  • Posted: March 30th, 2023              

  • Location(s): BRODIE CENTRE ATRIUM 

  • Timeframe (Est): INDEFINITE PERIOD OF TIME

  • Category: Elevator Shutdown 

  • Overview: Please be advised that due to repairs, the Brodie Centre Atrium South (Glass) Elevator will be shutdown for an indefinite period of time.

    Question or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Tom Mirwaldt, (204) 789-3822 or Chris Green, (204) 272-3078.

Brodie Centre Freight/Service Elevator

  • Posted: June 7, 2023              

  • Location(s): Entire Building

  • Timeframe (est.): Tuesday, 06/06/2023 for an undetermined time

  • Category: Elevator

  • Overview: Please be advised that the Brodie Centre Freight/Service Elevator will be out of service Tuesday, 06/06/2023 for an undetermined time due to repairs.

    Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to: Tom Mirwaldt – 204-789-3822.

Mary Speechly Elevator 1

  • Posted: Feb 16, 2024              

  • Location(s): Mary Speechly Elevator 1

  • Timeframe (Est): Feb 16th until further notice 

  • Category: Elevator Shutdown

  • Overview: Elevator out of service for repairs for an undetermined amount of time.  TKE is working on the issue.

    Questions/concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Customer Service Desk 204-474-6281.

Architecture 2

  • Posted: Feb 22, 2024              

  • Location(s): Washrooms 113 and 114

  • Timeframe (Est): Feb 15th, 2024 until further notice

  • Category: Washroom closure

  • Overview: Washrooms located at rooms 113 and 114 in the Architecture 2 building are temporarily closed due to a breach in the drain line in the crawl space.
    Our plumbing shop is currently working on formulating a repair plan to address the issue promptly. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and assure you that we are working diligently to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
    In the meantime, we will be posting signs to help direct you to the nearest available bathroom locations within the building. Your understanding and cooperation during this time are greatly appreciated.

    Questions or concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Bert Requeima or (204) 789-3822.

Basic Medical Sciences Building

  • Posted on Mar 01/24

  • Location(s): Level 300 east side

  • Timeframe: Tuesday 04/05/2024 between the hours of 06:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m.

  • Category: Power Shutdown Panel 4AA

  • Overview: Please be advised that power to panel 4AA will be shut off to accommodate the installation of new circuit breakers on Tuesday 04/05/2024 between the hours of 06:00 a.m. to 08:00 a.m.  All receptacles , fans and equipment connected to panel 4AA will have no power for the shutdown period. Please ensure computers and equipment connected to panel 4AA are turned off prior to leaving work on Monday to ensure proper start up on Tuesday morning. Rooms affected include but are not limited to 325, 325A, 325B, 327, 327A, 328 & 328A all outlets on level 300 BMSB identified with the prefix 4AA on the cover plate will be without power.

    Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3078.

Duff Roblin

  • Posted: Mar 04, 2024              

  • Location(s): Elevator #1 - Freight

  • Timeframe (Est): March 1, 2024 – until approximately March 6th, 2024

  • Category: Elevator Shutdown

  • Overview: Duff Roblin Elevator #1 – Freight  - will be down for repairs until approximately end of day on March 6th, 2024. TK elevator is working to get the elevator repaired as soon as possible. 

    Questions/concerns regarding this shutdown can be directed to Customer Service Desk 204-474-6281.

Agriculture, Plant Science, & Dairy Art Studio

  • Posted: Mar 07, 2024       

  • Location(s): Parking & Service Road between Agriculture, Plant Science & the Dairy Art Studio

     

  • Timeframe (Est): Wednesday, March 13, 2024
    Start 7:00 am 

     

  • Category: Road Closure & Restricted Parking

     

  • Overview: A crane will be onsite hoisting mechanical units and construction materials to the roof of the Agriculture Building. Access delineators in place. See location below:


    Questions/concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to mailto:Kelly.Thomas@umanitoba.ca, 204-770-3795.

 

Apotex Centre

  • Posted on Mar 12/24

  • Location(s): Entire Building 
    Timeframe (est.): Thursday  03/14/2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.

  • Category: Hot & Cold Domestic Water 

  • Overview: Please be advised the Apotex Centre domestic hot & cold water will be shut off Thursday 03/14/2024 from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. to facilitate maintenance repairs. All domestic hot & cold water serving washrooms, kitchenettes , labs, lab equipment, and showers will be affected. . Please ensure sensitive equipment using domestic water is turned off prior to the shutdown period to ensure proper startup operation. RO water will not be affected by this shutdown.

    Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3078.

Brodie Centre

  • Posted on Mar 12/24

  • Location(s): Levels 000, 100, 200, 300 & 400 

  • Timeframe (est.): Friday 03/15/2024 at 9:00 p.m. until Saturday 03/16/2024 at 4:00 a.m.

  • Category: Hot & Cold Domestic Water 

  • Overview: Please be advised the Brodie Centre domestic hot & cold water will be shut off Friday 03/15/2024 at 9:00 p.m. until Saturday 03/16/2024 at 4:00 a.m. to facilitate maintenance repairs. All domestic hot & cold water serving washrooms, kitchenettes , labs, and showers from level 000 to level 400 will be affected. Please ensure equipment using domestic water is turned off prior to the shutdown period to ensure proper startup operation. Washrooms in BMSB and Medical Services Buildings will be operational during the shutdown period except for BMSB levels 100 & 200 washrooms as they are under renovation. RO water is not affected by this shutdown.

    Questions or concerns regarding this disruption can be directed to Chris Green Chris.Green@umanitoba.ca 204-272-3078.

Agriculture – Crop Research area

  • Posted on Mar 12/24

  • Location(s): Rooms 001 to 018, 106 to 118, 204 to 220, 303 to 318.

  • Timeframe (Est): March 11th, 2024 until further notice

  • Category: HVAC 

  • Overview: Please be advised that the O&M team is actively working on an issue with control valves serving the Crop Research Plant – Agriculture Building. Until the issue is resolved, higher than normal temperatures may be experienced in following areas: Rooms 001 to 018, 106 to 118, 204 to 220, 303 to 318. Updates will be provided as soon as possible with information on an anticipated timeline for this repair. 

  • Please contact Jessica Norman or Frank Snare with any questions or concerns.

65 Dafoe

  • Posted: Feb 26, 2024     

  • Revised March 14, 2024        

  • Building(s):  65 Dafoe

  • Location(s):  Room 209

  • Timeframe (Est): Feb 26, 2024 to Mar 22, 2024

  • Category:  Upcoming Washroom Maintenance Room# 209

  • Overview:  Please be advised that washroom #209 in 65 Dafoe will undergo maintenance from February 26th, 2024, to March 15th, 2024.
    During this period, the washroom will not be operational.
    Alternative washrooms within the 65 Dafoe Building are washroom #218 and washroom #318.

    Please see the attached site plan for reference.

    If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Iex Wui Quach, Manager, Minor Project Services at .ca or the customer service desk.

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