The COTR South Expansion Project update provides information on the two phases of construction. Phase One involves construction of a new south entrance planned for completion by September 2010. A construction management firm has been hired and site supervision will begin in September. Phase Two will reconfigure existing office space upon completion of Phase One, with planned completion by March 2011. Construction schedules and updates will be posted for staff and available online.

1. COTR South Expansion Project September 16, 2009 Project Update

2. Construction Project Update Please remember that the construction site is out of bounds. In emergency situations (i.e. fire alarms) the emergency exit at the south end of the 180 hallway (across from computer lab 184) will be available.

4. Construction Management firm has been hired (Wales McLelland of Burnaby, BC)

5. Site Supervisor will arrive Sept 21, 2009

6. First public tender (for foundation) was advertised on Sept 15 and will close Sept 24

7. Weekly updates will be posted for staff on the Announcements board.

9. Phase two will begin upon completion of Phase One

10. Office space in the existing Kootenay Hall building will be reconfigured to maximize efficiency. Plans are currently underway and are subject to change. * Completion dates are our best estimate only and may change as the project progresses

11. First floor expansion – showing existing building (shaded) View PDF

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13. Second floor expansion – showing existing building (shaded) View PDF

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15. Standing at the main entrance (upper level) looking in

16. Looking towards Reception/Registration area from inside main entrance.

17. Exterior View South West

18. Exterior South View

19. Exterior View South East Note the skylights along the roofline to bring in natural light

20. Interior view (upper level) looking out on July 31 at 3:30pm Interior view (upper level) looking out on December 21 at noon

21. Interior View on Upper Level Looking towards the exit/entrance . Note the fireplace gathering area.

22. Interior View 1 - Lower Level Looking down the hallway from the student lounge. Note skylights above. Hallway is open to upper level.

23. Interior View 2 - Lower Level Looking South East (towards exit/entrance) from the student lounge area.

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