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Update: Aug. 13

There will be a temporary power shutdown to all Varsity Court on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

UCalgary and Primary Engineering will be disconnecting high-voltage feeds to some transformers. This work is necessary and needs to be completed to proceed with decommissioning set to begin in approximately August. 20.

During this period, power will be turned off completely to facilitate the needed work.

We encourage you to plan accordingly and make any necessary arrangements to accommodate this temporary disruption. Avoid opening and closing your fridge or freezer so appliances remain cool during the shutdown.

We understand that this shutdown may cause inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to complete these necessary maintenance activities.��

For responses to questions and concerns about safety and construction in the University District 24 hours a day, please call the Construction Hotline at 1-855-400-5556.

If you have any questions regarding residence, please do not hesitate to email Residence Services at��campusservicecentre@ucalgary.ca.

Update: Aug. 2, 2024

There will be a temporary water shutdown in some Varsity Court units on Thursday, Aug. 8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Temporary water lines are being installed in preparation for Phase II VC decommission.

Units that will be affected (see��blue hatched area on attached map of VC):

• Units 800-804 & 811-818 in the 800 courts
• Units 1000-1007 in the 1000 courts
• All of 700 court
• Units 600 to 617 and 608 to 614 in 600 court
• Units 509 to 514 and the 524 Lounge in 500 Court

You will have noticed that walkway along unit 619, 620 and 621 is closed for this work. The work is necessary to continue with Phase II decommission. Once work is completed, the lines will be flushed, water samples will be taken, and the valve will be turned back on. The sidewalk will reopen by the end of Aug. 20.

During this period, the water supply will be turned off completely in order to facilitate the needed work.

We encourage you to plan accordingly and make any necessary arrangements to accommodate this temporary disruption.��We understand that this shut down may cause inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to complete these necessary maintenance activities.��

For responses to questions and concerns about safety and construction in University District 24 hours a day, please call the Construction Hotline at 1-855-400-5556.

If you have any question regarding residence, please do not hesitate to email Residence Services at��campusservicecentre@ucalgary.ca

Update: Aug. 2, 2024

Sequential decommissioning (phase II) of Varsity Courts—partial 600 and 1000 courts and remaining 900 and 1100 courts��will begin approximately Aug. 20, 2024.

Internal decommissioning of vacant units is set to begin over the next few weeks. You may have noticed activity taking place with workers entering and exiting the units. Units will be emptied of all materials, and select equipment will be removed for reuse, resale, or recycling.

At this stage, it may not look like an active construction zone, so we would like to remind you and your family members to keep a safe distance from the area. Let’s keep our community safe by ensuring no playing, walking or sight-seeing takes place in these areas.

You will have seen construction hoarding and activity taking place. Phase II decommissioning is expected to run until Fall 2024 and is planned during permitted (7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday and holidays). Construction activity is expected to run between 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on most days.��

What can you expect during decommissioning?

• Road closures in early October 2024 at 39^th Street to Jackson Place,��view map of closure.��
• Main entrance to Varsity Courts on 39^th St will be closed early October 2024. Detours will be in place for a temporary vehicle access point on University Avenue and Warren Street to Jackson Place. Main entrance on 39^th Street will reopen approximately in mid-November 2024.
• In early October, school bus stop will be relocated to 39^th
• Decommissioning areas have been securely fenced off. Ensure you and your family members keep a safe distance from construction zones.
• Residence Services will work with Security Services to ensure that vacant areas are still being monitored.
• Increase in construction traffic, noise, and dust is expected.��
• Dust control measures will be in place as required.
• Flaggers will direct traffic as required to ensure both pedestrian and driver safety.
• All required internal street closures or sidewalk closures will be clearly indicated.

More information concerning the decommissioning schedule and its impact on traffic or access to Varsity Courts and adjacent areas of the University will be posted near affected units of Varsity Courts, and��online.

For responses to questions and concerns about safety and construction in University District 24 hours a day, please call the Construction Hotline at 1-855-400-5556.

All construction activities are dependent on various factors including weather and contractor resources. Timelines and details are subject to change.

�����������here for more information, including maps of Varsity Courts and University District.