Spring shoulder season
We are entering a 3- to 4-week period referred to as the “spring shoulder season”, which runs from early April to May. It is during this period that we switch from heating our buildings to cooling them. This transition does not affect the ventilation levels in the spaces, only the temperature.
Mar. 13 - Moyse Hall to remain closed through the summer
Original message was sent on March 13, 2024.
Since we last wrote, we have made significant progress in identifying the extent of the remediation work that will be required in Moyse Hall. We can now confirm that the closure will extend through the summer. We are aiming to be able to reopen the spaces in time for the Fall 2024 semester but are not able to confirm yet whether this will be possible.
Planned electrical shutdowns to affect downtown campus – Sunday, March 3rd
The shutdown has been confirmed to proceed on March 3, 2024, as announced.
A major electrical shutdown scheduled to take place on the morning of Sunday, March 3, 2024 will affect multiple buildings on the downtown campus. The intervention will consist of a set of electrical shutdowns, starting at 6 a.m. and concluding by 12 p.m. (noon).
Feb. 19 – Reopening of auditorium 2/36 at SAD on schedule
Based on the latest information received from our external service provider, we should be able to reopen auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building by Thursday morning, February 22, as announced last week.
This will be our last update, unless an unexpected issue arises that forces us to delay the reopening. Should this occur, we will inform you as soon as possible.
Feb. 16 – Update on testing and closure of auditorium 2/36 SAD
As we mentioned in our Feb. 14 message, samples of building materials were collected in the ceiling cavity of auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building earlier this week. We are glad to report that all samples tested negative for asbestos.
Feb. 14 - Closure of auditorium 2/36 SAD extended at least until Feb. 21
We have received some good news since we wrote to you last week about the closure of auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building. The room had been closed due to a report of multiple missing ceiling tiles and the presence of dust and debris in the room.
Feb. 8 – Auditorium 2/36 SAD remains closed
On February 5, 2024, Facilities Management and Ancillary Services (FMAS) closed access to auditorium 2/36 at the Strathcona Anatomy and Dentistry Building. The closure is related to a report of multiple missing ceiling tiles and the presence of dust and debris in the room.
Feb. 7 - Update on closure of Moyse Hall
Original message was sent on February 7, 2024.
As we communicated on January 19 and 25, Moyse Hall and certain connected areas are closed following the discovery of plaster debris that tested positive for asbestos.
Jan. 25 - Update on closure of Moyse Hall
Original message was sent on January 25, 2024.
As we communicated on January 19, we closed Moyse Hall and connected areas following the discovery of plaster debris that tested positive for asbestos. We are continuing our assessment to better understand the extent of the remediation work that will be required.
Jan. 19 - Temporary closure of Moyse Hall
Original message was sent on January 19, 2024.
Planned electrical shutdown to affect lower downtown campus – Sunday, February 4th
The shutdown has been confirmed to proceed on February 4, 2024, as announced.
A major electrical shutdown scheduled to take place on the morning of Sunday, February 4, 2024, will affect multiple buildings on the lower downtown campus. The electrical shutdown will start at 6 a.m. and conclude by 12 p.m. (noon).
Expansion of gender-inclusive washrooms
Facilities Management and Ancillary Services recently completed the installation of new signage making single-stall washrooms on the downtown campus gender-inclusive, wherever possible. The installation of new signage for gender-inclusive single-stall washrooms at the Macdonald campus will be completed in the coming weeks.
Steam and noise expected near downtown powerhouse due to boiler tests
A series of boiler combustion tests are scheduled for Wednesday, November 22, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursday, November 23, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. These tests might cause a large steam plume and high levels of noise. It is important to note that the tests will not pose any health or safety risk.
Campus tree removal necessary for community’s safety
In the following weeks, approximately 30 trees across the downtown campus will need to be taken down. The trees have become unstable due to various reasons and pose a potential risk to people and property.
Steam and noise at the downtown powerhouse due to boiler tests
As part of McGill’s efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, a natural gas boiler in our downtown powerhouse has been replaced by two electric boilers. Additionally, we have installed equipment that allows us to conduct annual boiler combustion tests. These tests might cause a large steam plume and high levels of noise.