Today@Dal

Two new buildings are being constructed on Sexton Campus as part of the IDEA Project  - a transformational $64-million investment to Dalhousie’s Engineering and Architecture campus. The Innovation Building will be adjacent to C and C1 Buildings, and the Design Building will be on Morris Street.

·        Excavation and rock breaking continues on the Innovation site until approximately November 30. There will be heavy noise on this activity and it will be underway only during hours of operation allowed under HRM Bylaws.

·        Asbestos abatement continues on the Design Building site and will continue until November 7, 2016. Limited noise from this activity.

·        Two buildings on Morris St will be demolished between the dates of November 8 and 18, 2016 followed by rock breaking which will continue until December 9, 2016.

·        There is no planned interruption to vehicle or pedestrians between now and November 11. Regular construction traffic will be entering and exiting onto Morris St. and causing slight delays only.  

The renewal of Sexton Campus is underway thanks to the generous support of industry, private donors, the students of Dalhousie and the Government of Canada. Along with the two new buildings, several existing ones will be revitalized over the next two years, adding advanced technology and design labs; state-of-the-art engineering facilities; modern teaching and learning spaces; technology diversity programs; and incubation space linking students and faculty to industry and entrepreneurs. Learn more on the Campus Development website at https://www.dal.ca/dept/facilities/campus-development/projects/the-idea-project-.html

For any concerns or questions that may arise during the course of this work during business hours (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) please contact  either

Peter Coutts, AVP Capital Construction, at 902-494-4451 or Peter.coutts@Dal.ca

Karen Cairney, Manager of Community Relations, at 902-494-2786 or karen.cairney@dal.ca

After hours contact for concerns about the construction sites – Dalhousie Security 902-494-6400. This number is staffed 24/7, all calls are recorded.