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Henry Field Strengthening Works – Dovedale Campus

Facilities Management, working alongside Dominion Contracts Ltd, will be commencing strengthening works at Henry Field.

Project Details
The Henry Field strengthening project will begin in October 2025 and is scheduled to run until 12 February 2026.

As part of this work:

  • The full perimeter of the building will be scaffolded.
  • A site compound will be fenced off on the grass adjacent to Henry Field.
  • Pedestrian access along main routes will be maintained.
  • The small walkway to the west of the building will be closed for the duration of the work.

What do you need to do?

  • Plan your pedestrian travel accordingly.
  • Follow all site signage.
  • Note that there will be no access to or through Henry Field, including the linkway to Otakaro.

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

Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these important strengthening works.

 

Roof Inspection – SS27 Haere-roa – Wednesday 10th September

Facilities Management wish to inform you of a Building Roof Inspection scheduled to take place on Wednesday 10th September.

The purpose of the survey is to complete a visual assessment of the condition of the roof covering.

Photographs are also taken during the assessment to maintain a visual record of the condition of the roof covering at that time.

Affected Buildings

  • SS27 – UCSA Haere-roa

What will we be doing?

  • Undertaking a visual inspection of the external roof covering.
  • Our Building roof inspection are a visual assessment only, we will take photographs of the building during the assessment, but we will ensure that persons are not identifiable in the photographs.

What do you need to do?

  • Let us know if there is a specific time that we should not enter rooms or spaces.
  • Allow us to come in and view the spaces – we will be quiet.

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

Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these required building surveys.

Facilities Mangement

Building Condition Survey & Floor Inspections – 8th September – 19th September

Facilities Management wish to inform you of the Building Condition Survey & Floor Plan Verification Inspections scheduled to take place between Monday 8th and 19th September.
The purpose of the survey is to complete a full visual assessment of the condition of the interior and exterior of the building.
Photographs are also taken during the assessment to maintain a visual record of the condition of the building at that time.
The purpose of the building floor plan verification is to complete a visual inspection of the building to record any differences to the floor plans that the University currently have on file.
Affected Buildings
  • SC07 – Beatrice Tinsley
  • SC01 – Len Lye
  • SC01 – West
  • Link between SC01 to SC02
What will we be doing?
  • Accessing all spaces in the building, we will work with you to ensure that we cause the least disruption possible.
  • Undertaking a visual inspection of all rooms and noting any differences to the floor plan that the University have on file.
  • Our Building Condition Surveys are a visual assessment only, we will take photographs of the building during the assessment, but we will ensure that persons are not identifiable in the photographs.
What do you need to do?
  • Let us know if there is a specific time that we should not enter rooms or spaces.
  • Allow us to come in and view the spaces – we will be quiet.
Please direct any enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz
Thank you for your consideration as we undertake these building inspections and floor plan reviews.
Facilities Management