There will be a complete water outage affecting the Eastern end of Homestead Lane for five (5) hours between 9am and 2 pm on Tuesday 15 April.

​This water outage is required to allow Facilities Management Contractors (Southbase), working on the Tupuārangi student accommodation building, to complete the install and connection of the new water main to the build.

 ​This outage will affect (RE35-RE56) Ilam Apartments, Rochester and Rutherford accommodations, and Ilam Homestead (Staff Club).

​Please remain aware of the planned outage and take care if moving around the works.

If you are located in Rochester, Rutherford, Ilam Homestead or Ilam Apartments, please prepare for a five-hour water outage by ensuring you have drinking water available, including in water bottles or jugs. Shower before or after the outage.

​Do not turn taps on in the building during the outage. If you do, please remember to turn off immediately to avoid flooding.

​Direct all enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.AC.NZ

​Thank you for your consideration as we complete this essential construction works.

​Facilities Management

Building Condition Surveys will be completed between 9am and 4.30pm on Wednesday the 9th of April and Thursday 10 April for the following Buildings:

Wednesday 9 April

• North Arts Lecture Theatre
• South Arts Lecture Theatre

 Thursday 10 April 

• FA01 – Fine Arts 1
• FA02 – Fine Arts 2
• FA03 – Fine Arts 3
• FA04 – Fine Arts 4
• FA05 – Fine Arts 5

The purpose of the UC Building surveys is to complete a full visual assessment of the condition of the interior and exterior of the building.

Surveyors will ensure that any photographs taken during the assessment are of the building and that persons are not identifiable in the photographs.

 Your support in ensuring that spaces are tidy and open for inspection will be appreciated.

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

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

Facilities Management

Kia ora,

The UC Rec Centre will be closed on Wednesday, 16th April due to significant maintenance work on the Rec Centre and Warehouse. During this time, there will be no water supply, affecting drinking water, bathrooms, showers, and handwashing facilities. As it would not be hygienic or safe to operate under these conditions, the gym must remain closed for the day. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Please also take note of our updated hours for the Easter and ANZAC Day period:

• Thursday, 17th April: Open
• Friday, 18th April (Good Friday): Closed
• Saturday, 19th April (Easter Saturday): Normal hours
• Sunday, 20th April (Easter Sunday): Normal hours
• Monday, 21st April (Easter Monday): Limited hours (8 AM – 12 PM and 4 PM – 8 PM)
• Tuesday, 22nd April (University holiday): Limited hours (8 AM – 12 PM and 4 PM – 8 PM)
• Wednesday, 23rd April: Normal hours
• Thursday, 24th April: Normal hours
• Friday, 25th April (ANZAC Day): Open from 1 PM – 8 PM

Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing you at the gym!

Ngā mihi,
UC Rec&Sport