Demolition update

From the Dean of the Faculty of Law

I am writing to provide you with an update regarding our building project. 

Extensive demolition of affected portions of Bora Laskin has occurred since the start of this academic year; indeed much of Bora Laskin is now totally unrecognizable as you will see from the photos on our construction blog site. Although construction has started, for reasons beyond our control it has proceeded somewhat slower than we had hoped. I wanted you to know that we have been working very closely with the University central administration and the project team to ensure that our building project moves ahead as quickly as possible. The results have been positive and we expect that a much more intensive phase of construction will begin shortly. This phase will pose more disruption in the Flavelle House and Bora Laskin area and I will ensure that you are aware when activities ramp up significantly.

Although there has been some delay we are optimistic that it will not significantly impact our projected building completion date and remain confident that the Jackman Law Building will open during the 2015-16 academic year. I can also assure you that throughout the project we have been careful to engage in contingency planning on many aspects of the project including working with Vic to ensure that their space will continue to be available to us should we for any reason need to use it for a small portion of the 2015-16 academic year.

I will continue to update you as the project moves forward. As always, read our Construction Blog for further updates.