Reminder: Ottawa Campus electrical shutdown - June 23-28

June 19, 2023

The Algonquin College Facilities Management department is coordinating a campus electrical shutdown June 23-28 to replace the antiquated switchgear that services the whole Ottawa Campus, east of Woodroffe Ave. Facilities Management has been working for three years to have the new switchgear designed, manufactured and now installed on campus.

Due to the complexity of the replacement, there are very limited opportunities to ensure this occurs in a planned manner. Facilities Management is planning the shutdown for the mid-term break as the August long weekend does not provide sufficient time to complete the changeover. There are no further planned electrical shutdowns for the switchgear replacement.

Shutdown times and buildings and facilities

A, B and M Buildings will lose power from Hydro Ottawa starting on Friday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. and will be limited to emergency power. F and G Buildings will lose power at 7:30 p.m. and do not have emergency power. Power will be fully restored by 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28.

The ARC, H, J, N, P, S, T and V Buildings will lose power from Hydro Ottawa starting on Friday, June 23 at 10:15 p.m. and will be limited to emergency power. Parking ticket machines, parking and street lighting will also lose power at 10:15 p.m., but do not have emergency power. Power will be fully restored by 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28.

C Building will lose power from Hydro Ottawa starting on Saturday, June 24 at 1:30 a.m. and will be limited to emergency power. Power will be fully restored by 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 28.

D, E, K and Z Buildings, as well as Residence will have full power via generators during operating hours. ACCE is not impacted by this shutdown.

Security and Facilities Management will have staff on site throughout the entire shutdown.

Only employees supporting the electrical shutdown will work in buildings on emergency power. All other employees scheduled to work on site in affected buildings on emergency power should plan to work remotely during the shutdown period. People Leaders will connect with employees who must work on site to find alternatives and/or identify shift changes.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns about the Ottawa Campus electrical shutdown, please contact the Facilities Management Service Desk by email at 7710@algonquincollege.com or by phone at 613-727-4723 ext. 7710 during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

Requests can also be submitted through the Facilities Management website.

Questions or concerns outside of our business hours?

Please contact the Security Office at 613-727-4723 ext. 5010 for assistance.

Please watch your email, myAC and Brightspace for additional messaging leading up to the planned shutdown.

Thank you,

Ryan Southwood, RPP
Executive Director
Facilities Management
T 613.727.4723 x5579