Health and Social Innovation Centre

A building like no other

July 2024

Construction work on the Health and Social Innovation Centre (HSIC) continues with great progress being made.

Erection of structural columns, beams and bracing is well underway and will last for several months. This includes some mass-timber that is part of the structural element of the building being installed in mid-July.

Underground infrastructure upgrades within the quad area have begun. Fencing has been installed around the construction area as the removal and replacement of underground storm sewer piping begins.

This includes the recent construction of a temporary road to the quad, allowing for the machinery to access this area. Once the work is finished, the road will be removed and the area will be restored to its original condition.

Rock breaking continues near Hazen Hall, to prepare the site to house the 60 geo-exchange wells. Work has also begun on the well-drilling in this area and will continue for the next several months. This includes drilling the wells to a depth of 450 feet in order to utilize the grounds energy in a way that will heat and cool the building.

The tunnels leading to - and through - the WCL are closed.

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HSIC construction