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

Facilities Management advises that a one-lane traffic system will be in place on Dovedale Ring Road from7am Monday 17 November to 5pm Friday 28 November.

During this period FM Contractors, Southbase and Atlas, will carry out trenching and drilling works to install a new high voltage cable, aimed at improving network resilience.

Impacted Buildings:

• Hayashi Student Accommodation
• Orakipaoa (ED05)
• Education Students Association (SS40)
• Jack Mann (ED10)
• Wheki (ED12)
• Wairarapa (ED14–ED17)

Access Info:

• Carpark 3 (Orakipaoa) remains open.
• One-lane access from the PPB project entry via Oak Drive to Parkstone Ave.
• Visibility will be possible for drivers in both directions, please use a priority give way rule to use the one-lane and pass safely.
• A spotter will assist with traffic flow.

Please remember to follow all signage and contractor instructions, watch for construction vehicles and equipment, and do not enter the designated works area.

Thank you for your patience as we complete these required works.

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

Facilities Management would like to advise all staff and students that the Annual Boiler Shutdown will take effect from 0800am on Monday 11 November through until 4pm on Friday 14 February 2025.

This shut down is required to enable critical maintenance and compliance work over the summer months.

This means that there will be no boiler heating available for 3 months. This includes all buildings on both the Ilam and Dovedale Campuses, with one exception.

Ernest Rutherford (SC24) heating is not boiler fired and will remain operational.

Only UC purchased or approved appliances are allowed to be operated on Campus, and these must be tested and tagged. Please ensure that you do not bring personal heaters or fans in from home.

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

Facilities Management