physical plant News Archive
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Ralph Campbell Road reopens
August 10, 2017 —
Ralph Campbell Road has reopened after a water main break forced its closure on August 9, 2017
![Site Plan, waterproofing project map](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Site-Plan-150x150.jpg)
Notification of construction: University Centre foundation waterproofing
June 26, 2017 —
On June 28 work will begin on the University Centre Foundation Waterproofing project. Work will be completed in three phases
![Campus Beautification Day June 2, 2017.](https://news.umanitoba.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/campus-beautification_2017-150x150.jpg)
Building campus community, one flower at a time
May 30, 2017 —
Campus Beautification Day builds upon the campus community for those who work and study on campus and emphasizes and enhances the university’s place in the larger community as well
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Campus Beautification Day 2017
May 24, 2017 —
Help make the Fort Garry and Bannatyne Campuses even more beautiful on June 2
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Operations and Maintenance
Scheduled steam distribution shutdown
May 24, 2017 —
This shut down is essential for the maintenance of critical building systems. Steam distribution systems will be fully operational on June 15.
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Operations and Maintenance
Emergency repair on Freedman Crescent – Transit rerouting
April 4, 2017 —
Emergency repair and Transit re-routing
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Operations and Maintenance
Emergency repair at Freedman Cres. & Kings Drive – Postponed until Apr. 2
March 31, 2017 —
Saturday, Apr. 1, at Freedman Cres. & Kings Drive
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Operations and Maintenance
Record-breaking snowfall
December 9, 2016 —
All-hands-on-deck needed to clear 6,000 parking lot stalls and 27 km of sidewalks on campus
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Snow clearing update
December 8, 2016 —
Exceptional volume of snow has crews working around the clock to make campus accessible
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Make things easier for others — and more team-building tips
September 26, 2016 —
Caretakers are the stewards of our buildings and the navigators of the university, with just a dash of neighbourhood bartender/hairdresser. We talk to an award-winning team.