Facilities Management is overseeing the replacement of critical underground infrastructure in G-100, work that’s taking place in conjunction with the revitalization of the G-wing. Known as the deep services replacement (DSR) project, this work is essential to replace a sewer main and storm drains. Part of DSR involves building a wall on the first level of Main Street for safety and to reduce disruption associated with this work.

Who will be affected?: The campus community will be affected by the wall, which will reduce how much room there is on Main Street. We’re asking you to “Keep Main Street Movin’: Stay right!” to reduce congestion during busy times. Also, consider: 

• Using alternate routes when possible
• Using Main Street during non-peak times, when able
• Employees, schedule the start times of in-person meetings outside of class changes. These 10-minute windows take place at 10 to and 20 after the hour. (Class times include 10 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.; 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.; etc.)

When: Construction of the wall will begin in the last week of November and is expected to take two weeks. While the majority of the work will take place overnight, there will be some work during the day. The noise associated with this is not anticipated to be disruptive. 

What: Originally slated to be built from plywood and constructed in April 2025, the wall has been upgraded to a framed wall with insulation and drywall. This upgrade will result in improved noise mitigation. It will serve as a barrier to the construction site through the completion of the G-wing renovation in Fall 2026. It’s being built earlier than anticipated due to the DSR work. Another wall will be built on the second level of Main Street in Spring 2025.

Where: The wall, which extends approximately six feet into Main Street, will be in place from west of the Recruitment office to the north side to T-wing. It will be on the north side of Main Street, opposite the Cougars Campus Store and Tim Hortons. You can still access lockers, stairwells and key areas such as washrooms. 

Why: The wall needs to be in place for safety considerations as G-100 is becoming a construction site. In addition, the upgraded wall offers improved noise mitigation for the DSR project.