Grounds
Congratulations to our Grounds Department!
We are happy to announce that our Grounds Department has received a Landscape Nova Scotia award for “Excellence in a Commercial Installation under $25,000”.
Check out the award winning design next time you walk past the Killam Library!
Grounds is responsible for maintaining the 79 acres of property, and manages litter collection, lawn care, plant and shrub maintenance, snow removal and ice control, road and parking lot maintenance, and pest control through an outside contractor.
Grounds Service Levels
Clients can review more detailed information on expected grounds service levels by viewing FM's Grounds Service Levels.
Submit a FAMIS service request for grounds work
All services provided by Facilities Management can be coordinated by submitting a service request through a self-serve program called FAMIS.
Snow Removal & Ice Control Procedures
During the winter months clearing snow and ice control is a priority. Dalhousie is responsible for snow clearing and ice control across the Halifax Campuses and Agriculture Campus in Bible Hill. Snow is cleared and ice is managed as quickly and safely as possible with the resources available.
Priority is assigned to accessible building entrances, accessible ramps and pathways leading to those accessible entrances, emergency exits, curb-cuts, and street crossings. Priority is also given to residence buildings and meal hall facilities. Snow and ice control is completed on all vehicular parking lots, podiums, bike lanes, and pedestrian walkways.
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Please consult the University Closure Policy for information relating to delays, cancellations and closures.
HALIFAX CAMPUS PROCEDURES
External contractors and Facilities Management grounds crew make every effort to clear snow and manage ice by 7:00am. Due to unpredictability of weather events, and continuation and duration of snowfall, this is not always achievable. The crew will focus on priority areas when snow removal and ice control is challenging due to unpredictable weather events. Crews work to limit icy conditions by regularly salting prior to weather events.
To report hazardous conditions:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Facilities Management Client Reception (902) 494-3345
After regular business hours
Security Services
(902) 494-6400
AGRICULTURAL CAMPUS
At the Agriculture Campus, the grounds crew make every effort to clear snow and manage ice by 8:00am, but if it is still snowing during typical snow-clearing hours, openings may be delayed. . Personnel are scheduled on call 24/7 for snow related emergences. Salting is completed on routine maintenance days and will begin at 6:00am during weather events and as required due to unpredictable weather events.
To report hazardous conditions:
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Farm Operations
(902)-899-3283
After regular business hours
Security Services
(902) 893-4190
Report hazardous conditions:
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., contact Client Reception at (902) 494-3345 or email FMClientReception@dal.ca
- After regular business hours: Security Services at (902) 494-6400