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New parking lot planned for cold-storage site
A number of construction projects have been on the go over the past few years, and the fruits of that labour will soon be seen as a number of buildings, including Phase 2A of the science complex, a new clinical research facility, the Chemical Management Centre and the Biodiversity Institute of Ontario (BIO), begin operations. This summer will also see the completion of finishing touches on the MacKinnon extension and landscaping. In addition, the former post-harvest facility will be demolished, and a number of upgrades to existing buildings are under way.
Construction continues on Phase 2 of the science complex. Phase 2A has been completed and is getting signage and furniture in preparation for a July move-in. It will be the new home of the CPES dean's office, the CBS dean's office, Department of Chemistry administrative offices and CBS teaching labs. Phase 2B will be finished in the summer of 2007, and the fencing along Gordon Street will remain intact until that time.
Temporary fencing has been erected on the northwest corner of the University Centre loop and South Ring Road in preparation for demolition of the former cold-storage building. A new parking lot with 54 vehicle spaces plus motorcycle parking will be built in its place. Many of the functions of the cold-storage building will move to the Bovey Building, where renovations are under way to create new labs for post-harvest research.
CR2, a new clinical research facility linked to the Central Animal Facility, has recently been completed, and move-in has already begun. The Chemical Management Centre, located just west of the BIO, will be ready for occupancy in early July. Environmental Health and Safety will use it as a secure and central repository for management of U of G's controlled product wastes.
Construction of the BIO, an interdisciplinary research institute dedicated to improving the understanding of biodiversity on all scales, is scheduled to be completed at the end of July, and faculty will be able to move in starting in August.
In addition, a number of enhancement projects are planned around campus. New roofs are currently being installed on the Bullring and the MacKinnon Building, and the Crop Science Building will get a new roof in August. Also in August, the third-floor classrooms in the MacKinnon Building will be renovated with new carpeting, paint, window coverings, lighting and audiovisual teaching aids.
Work is currently under way at the Rutherford Conservatory Gardens to create a door leading from the conservatory to the water garden. The project is expected to be completed this month.
Improvements to Lambton Hall are also well under way and will be completed in August. The work includes new finishes in the lobby, the restructuring of the mailbox and desk area, window replacements and upgrades to the bathrooms and kitchens. In addition, single rooms will be created from the double rooms that have been a feature of the residence for more than 40 years.
Other summer upgrades include esthetic enhancements to the Prairie Hall dining room and installation of new boards in the red arena.
