Temporary Closure of Ernest Rutherford 315 (riser) and 316 (Comms)

Facilities Management advise that the following restricted access and closures will be in place on Level 3 of the Ernest Rutherford Building (SC24) between Monday 1 December and Friday 5 December.

  • The corridor behind Teaching Lab 320 and PG Study 321 will be closed, with physical barriers at both ends.
  • Rooms 315(Riser) and 316(comms) will be closed.

Facilities Management contractors will be installing elevated working platforms in the Riser and Comms rooms, and short periods of drilling noise may occur while these works are completed.

Access to Rooms 311 (Store and Prep), 317 (DB), and 314 (Corridor stair access) will remain available.

Do not enter construction zones at any time. These areas will be coned off and clearly signposted.

If you require access, please call the number displayed on the safety sign attached to the barriers and wait for assistance.

Please direct enquiries to fmassist@canterbury.ac.nz

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Closure of Footbridge between Electrical and Computer Engineering Building and Biology Car Park

Facilities Management advise the closure of the timber bridge (bridge #14) between the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biology Car Park effective from today 20 November.

Following a recent condition assessment the decision has been made to remove the bridge for health and safety reasons.

Access is still available via Forestry Road and adjacent the Link building.

What do you need to do?

  • Be aware of increased movements across Forestry Road.
  • Do not access the closed off bridge.
  • Adhere to any signage in place.

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

Thank you for your consideration during this closure.

Facilities Management

Temporary Pedestrian Access Changes – Homestead Lane / Ilam Apartments

From 7am Monday 24 November to 5pm Friday 19 December, the footpath outside the Ilam Apartments on Homestead Lane will be closed. This is to allow construction of a secured bike shed, required under the resource consent for the new Tupuārangi Student Accommodation.

Affected Buildings and Roads:

  • Homestead Lane
  • (RE50) Tupuānuku
  • (RE31–RE38) Ilam Apartments

Hoarding and signage will redirect pedestrian access.

Please follow all redirection signage, keep clear of fenced work zones, and follow normal evacuation procedures and staff instructions in an emergency.

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

Thank you for your understanding as we complete these required resource consent works.