The Facilities Management Surveyors will be completing rescheduled Building Floor Plan Verification Inspections between 8.30am 4.30pm Wednesday 1 October in the following buildings:

Affected Buildings

• FA01 – Fine Arts 1 and 1a
• FA02 – Fine Arts 2
• FA03 – Fine Arts 3
• FA04 – Fine Arts 2a Toilets
• FA05 – Fine Arts 4 

Purpose:

Facilities Management Surveyors will be conducting visual inspections to identify any discrepancies between current building layouts and the University’s recorded floor plans.

What to Expect:

• Surveyors will quietly access all spaces within the listed buildings.
• Minimal disruption is expected.

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

Thank you for your support during the building plan verification inspection programme.

Facilities Management

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.

Facilities Management Advise that Lift #34 in the Rehua Building is currently out of service due to a faulty door sensor.
We expect resolution of the issue early next week, but please be patient if the repairs take longer.

Alternative Access:

• Lift #33 and Lift #35 remain operational.
• Stairs are available for use.

Follow usual evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency.

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

Thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.