I just got an E-mail from the U of S administration about the Place Riel expansion. I can't wait to see the crane go up, it should look great next to the Health Sciences Crane...
Here's the E-mail:
"The Place Riel Renovation project is now fully underway. Extensive renovations to Upper and Lower Place Riel have started, while construction activities north of Place Riel have also begun.
The Project: Safety is Priority One
The Place Riel Student Centre Expansion/Renovation Project Steering Committee would like to reaffirm that safety is the number one priority of the Renew Place Riel project. Every measure possible has been taken to protect the safety of persons on campus and project construction personnel.
Tenant Status in Place Riel
Since the project began, some organizations and vendors have either relocated, or have permanently closed.
The USSU main office has relocated from Place Riel to room 104 on the first floor of the Memorial Union Building (MUB).
In Lower Place Riel, Bene Pizza, A&W Restaurant and the Centre Shop have all permanently closed. Extreme Pita and Jugo Juice will soon operate out of the space formerly held by A&W. The U of S Computer Store (which will eventually be relocated to the old USSU Main Office space), the Campus Cove Games Room, USSU Information Centre and Treats will remain open for the immediate future.
Travel Cuts and the Student Care Health and Dental Plan offices have relocated to Lower Sask Hall. Travel Cuts can be found in room 21, while Student Care Health and Dental Plan office can be found in room 22.
Equipment and Construction Material Trucks
A "lay-down" area (or construction supply area) on the western side of the campus Bowl has been created. This specific area is required to store construction materials required for the project. For much of the length of the project, supply trucks will be using some campus paths to transport materials to and from the lay-down area. While the supply trucks will be driving slowly on the paths, it is strongly recommended that anyone near the vehicles be aware and use caution. For additional safety, flag people will normally precede the trucks.
Construction Crane Set-Up
The crane that will service the construction of a new four-storey building addition is scheduled to be erected by early June. Anyone near the construction zone area north of Place Riel is advised to use caution during the crane installation.
Construction Noise
During the renovation project, people around the construction zone should be aware there will be a period of increased construction noise. Nearby buildings, including the Murray Library and Marquis Hall, have had their windows insulated to reduce construction noise levels. The Place Riel Renovation team appreciates everyone's understanding and patience during construction.
The committee would also like to acknowledge those who may have been, or will be, inconvenienced by construction detours, or elevated noise levels during the project. Your patience is appreciated.
Place Riel Website
For any information relating to the Place Riel Renovation project, including construction updates, detour maps, photo archives, project history, and much more, please visit
www.renewplaceriel.ca or call the USSU Main Office at 966-6960."
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