2015-16 Infrastructure Projects

In 2015-16, the University is undertaking several infrastructure projects in addition to:

• the seven wayfinding projects that evolved from the 2015 Campus Wayfinding Study;
• the August 2015 completion of the new Residence;
• the associated fall 2015 opening of the underground parkade and new daycare; and,
• renovations to the existing daycare, set for completion by March 2016.

The additional infrastructure projects to be completed in 2015-16 include the following:

• Reconfiguration of Lot 2 to create new visitor parking and allow for relocation of some permit parking from Lot 1.

  • Cost: $1.2 million
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Underway

• Addition of a new bus shelter on the north portion of University Drive East, to better serve First Nations University, and creation of street-side parking along University Drive East.

  • Cost: $175,000
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Completed

• Underground Pedestrian Corridor and Service Tunnel from Residence Hall A to Campion College (does not include Campion entryway and roadwork, which will occur in spring 2016).

  • Cost: $2 million
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Underway

• Replacement of the Language Institute roof.

  • Cost: $600,000
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Completed

• Redevelopment of the road south of the Language Institute and past the North Residence to improve pedestrian safety.

  • Cost: $130,000
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Completed

• Resurfacing of entrances to Parking Lots 13 and 17.

  • Cost: $125,000
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Underway

• Crosswalk lighting upgrade will add lighting to crosswalks on campus to increase safety of the pedestrian corridors.

  • Cost: $100,000
  • Status as of May 4, 2016: Underway

• Concurrent landscaping in three areas:

  • the courtyard south of the Classroom Building and east of the Lab Building;
  • the areas north of the RIC building loading dock and south of the Classroom Building bus shelter; and,
  • the courtyard between the existing Daycare and College West.
    • Cost: $223,000 (Projects 1 & 2); $188,000 (Project 3)
    • Status as of May 4, 2016: Underway