Facilities Management would like to provide early notice of upcoming works to upgrade and improve safety in the Science Road / Erskine Carpark area.

We anticipate these works will commence around 20 November.

Scope of Works:

• Construction of a wider pathway to enhance safety for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Improved access to the Ilam Early Learning Centre.
• Upgrades to short-term parking.
• Drainage improvements near the Security Building.
• Tree removal.

Six (6) small to medium trees impacting drainage, services, and carpark security will be removed to allow the safety improvements works to take place in and around Science/Erskine Carpark (refer to markup map).

Facilities Management has adopted a two-for-one replacement policy for the removal of trees. Replacement planting will be incorporated into the project landscaping considered as part of the 2026 planting programme.

Please be aware of and expect construction noise throughout the construction period.

We will provide further details on carpark availability, traffic management, access changes, and timelines, on confirmation of the work programme.

What to expect:

• Please be aware of and expect construction noise throughout the construction period.
• Please note: Parking will be available at the Arts Carpark, UCSA Carpark, and Dovedale campus during these works.
• Security will move all fleet vehicles to alternative locations nearby to maintain minimum 50% carpark availability.
• Works boundaries and access will be adjusted through the work programme to facilitate completion.
• Safe access to Kindergarten and Security will be maintained 100% of the time.

Please direct all enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you for your understanding as we deliver these important upgrades to this well-used parking and access area.

Facilities Management