Infrastructure project leads to temporary closure of AD entranceway and water interruptions

Vehicle and pedestrian access to the entrance area of Loyola’s Administration Building (AD) will be detoured for at least two weeks, from Monday, October 24 to Friday, November 4, 2022. Access to the building itself will not be affected.

The entranceway detour is due to infrastructure work on the main water conduit to Loyola Campus. It is required by the City of Montreal as part of efforts to install water meters on all institutional buildings in the city. 

There will also be two periods when the occupants of certain buildings will not be able to drink tap water until testing is completed.

Limited access impact for pedestrians and cyclists

Cyclists and pedestrians may access AD and its surrounding buildings by one of the sidewalks from Sherbrooke, east or west of the work. Those getting on or off the shuttle bus should also be able to do so unincumbered. 

As for drivers, those dropping people off can do so west of the worksite, along Sherbrooke, or via Rectory Road, off West Broadway. 

Access to parking spaces remains available from Refectory Road, including spaces reserved for people with disabilities.

Additional accessibility information

• The two spaces reserved for those with disabilities in front of AD will be inaccessible during the work.
• Paths on either side of the closed area are paved.
• On the west side of the closed area is a drop-off zone, identified with municipal signage.
• Those with accessibility needs may prefer to access campus from Refectory Road and the rear entrance of the Richard J. Renaud Science Complex (SP).
• The STM adapted transport drop-off will be temporarily relocated to the back of the AD, accessible by Refectory Road.

Impacts on water in certain buildings 

At the beginning and end of the project, there will be short periods when water will be shut off, and slightly longer ones when people should not drink the water.

From 11 p.m. on October 25 to 7 a.m. on October 26, water will be shut off in: 

• AD (Administration Building)
• CC (Central Building)
• RF (Jesuit Hall and Conference Center)
• PY (Psychology Building)
• PS (Physical Services Building)
• FC (Smith Building/Chapel)

This impacts all domestic hot and cold water and includes toilets. 

Following the shutdown, building occupants should NOT drink tap water. Fountains and bottle-filling stations will be closed and signage will direct people to other buildings. 

The reason for the drinking-water restriction is that testing will be undertaken to ensure that quality is back to standards following work. 

Toilets will remain accessible and sinks can be used for washing hands and dishes. Should occupants notice any discoloration, they should let a tap run until the water is clear again.

Noise levels and risk of delays

The nosiest period for the work is expected during the first two days of the project because of excavation. Weather-permitting, this should be on October 24 and October 25.

In the case of equipment or weather-related delays, the project may be extended beyond the scheduled two-week period.

For questions or concerns, please email Facilities Management.