>unbc Issues First Tender
For New Lab Expansion
Media Release
March 9, 2001 For Immediate Release
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø is inviting tenders from contractors to undertake site preparation work for the new ÂÜÀòÉäÇø laboratory building. The project includes site clearing and rough excavation. The deadline for bids is March 29th.
The ÂÜÀòÉäÇø lab expansion will be built between the existing lab and the First Nations Centre. The 6,000 square metre facility will include teaching labs, an expanded Geographic Information Systems lab, and faculty offices. The existing lab will also be renovated to accommodate more research offices. The has recently committed an extra $6 million to the project, bringing the total value to just over $18 million. The new facility is expected to open in the fall of 2002.