Place du Portage III AWR Notices to tenants/occupants

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Notices to tenants/occupants

Tenants of PDP3 and adjacent buildings have been informed of construction work through operational notices issued by BGIS, with PSPC’s informal consent. Notices issued to date are provided below. This list will be updated regularly.

Title (link)	Release Date	Purpose
Towers D & E: Delineation and Hoarding Wall (UDPATED)	January 18, 2022	To outline and separate the occupied space from the demolition and abatement activities.
Tower B1: Delineation and Hoarding Wall (UPDATED)	January 17, 2022	To outline and separate the occupied space from the demolition and abatement activities.
Tower E: Construction of Partition Wall	January 6, 2023	To outline and separate the occupied space from the bulk of demolition and abatement activities while the Security Operations Centre remains in place (02B2-101).
Tower A: Storm and Sanitary Pipe Installation	January 4, 2023	To demolish the existing pipe and reinstall a new underground sanitary and storm one in L03 (A0314) in Tower A.
Temporary Disruption to the Laurier-Taché Parking Garage Door Operators	January 3, 2023	To remove, then relocate the fiber optic cables, including conduits and boxes that control the garage door openers within the Laurier-Taché parking garage. The conduits and boxes are currently located in L02 in Tower C on a block wall that is scheduled to be demolished.
Opening of Interim Mailroom	December 19, 2022	To move the mailroom occupants from the old location in Tower B3 to the new location in Tower B2. Note: The old mailroom location is scheduled for demolition as part of phase 1 of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Tower B: Exterior Demolition (UPDATED)	December 19, 2022	To install temporary new stairs to allow emergency access and egress during construction activities and demolish existing stairs.
Preparation of the Mobile Crane Base	December 14, 2022	To prepare the base, a granular pad, for the installation of the mobile crane on Laurier Street, which is to assist with the installation of the Tower Crane (TC-2) within the exterior construction zone of Tower B.
Tower C: Removal of Emergency Generator	December 2, 2022	To disconnect Tower C generator and then reconnect the feeds to the generators in Towers A and B to ensure backup electricity in the event of an electrical power outage.
Installation and Mobilization of Mast Climbers	December 2, 2022	To assist in the removal of the exterior envelope of Towwers C1/C2.
Tower Crane 2 (TC-2): Structural Steel Upgrades (UPDATED)	November 25, 2022	To allow for the tower crane openings that are required for its erection in the Laurier-Taché Parking Garage through levels P1, P2 and P3.
Tower Crane Installation in Laurier-Taché Parking Garage (UPDATED)	November 25, 2022	To prepare the site for the construction and installation of the tower crane (TC-2).
Temporary Shutdown of Primary Chilled Water Loop (UPDATED)	November 25, 2022	To directly reconnect critical mechanical equipment (V-30, V-72 and V-74) to the primary chilled water loop to accommodate the demolition of the pumps and heat exchangers in Tower C Level 02. Space in the mechanical room is required for construction of the concrete shear wall and associated re-shoring.
Tower C: Emergency Generator Removal	November 18, 2022	To disconnect the Tower C generator and then reconnect its emergency load to the generator control panel in Tower B to ensure backup electricity in the event of an electrical power outage.
Tower B1 - Level 0: Construction Hoarding (UPDATED)	November 17, 2022	To create a safe delineation between tenants and the construction zone in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Towers B1 & B3: Demolition and Construction Activities (L1, L2 & L3)	November 17, 2022	To complete Place du Portage III Asset and Workplace Renewal (PDP3 AWR) Project scheduled renovations.
Towers B1 & B3: Demolition and Construction Activities (L6 to L12)	November 17, 2022	To complete Place du Portage III Asset and Workplace Renewal (PDP3 AWR) Project scheduled renovations.
Place du Centre: Temporary Closure of Access Route to Loading Dock	November 4, 2022	To allow space to park a 90-Ton crane and assist with the installation of overhead protection.
Asbestos Abatement in Tower B1 (L3)	October 31, 2022	To prepare the site for a new set of doors and to allow a new passage to the freight elevator in Tower A.
Delineation and Hoarding Wall in Mechanical Room	October 28, 2022	To delineate the construction space required to install the shear wall for PDP III Tower C as part of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Temporary Disruption of Domestic Water Supply On Emergency Basis	October 21, 2022	The main objective of the domestic water shutdown is due to concerns over the integrity of the pipe, and is required to allow for the reinforcement of the primary city water feed to Tower C ahead of excavation. This request is based on the emergency basis to replace Isolation valve of the fire suppression system.
Tower A: Asbestos Abatement in Swing Spaces for Critical Tenants' Operations (L15)	October 19, 2022	To prepare the interim space for Tower B occupants.
Erection of Tower Crane (TC-1) in the construction area between PDP3 and PDP4 (Woodlands area)	October 11, 2022	The erection of the tower crane (TC-1) is one of the PDP3 AWR Project milestones as it visually symbolizes the beginning of the demolition activities.
Towers A & B: Delineation and Hoarding Wall (L1, L2 and L3)	September 26, 2022	To outline and separate the occupied space in Tower A2 from the construction activities in Tower B1.
Bicycle Enclosure Relocation	September 6, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the Construction Manager to install exterior hoarding in preparation for construction work around PDP III Tower C.
Towers C and D Closure: Pedestrians Wayfinding Plans (Exterior)	September 6, 2022	How to circulate between PDP4 and the A/B/E towers of PDP3 (exterior).
Towers C and D Closure: Pedestrians Wayfinding Plans (Interior)	September 6, 2022	How to circulate between PDP4 and the A/B/E towers of PDP3 (interior).
Removal of Trees and Shrubs	August 22, 2022	To prepare the area for the upcoming construction of the curtain wall mockup.
Sidewalk Closure: Laurier Street	August 16, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the Construction Manager (CM) to isolate the access to egress for site deliveries, loading and unloading. The implementation of this measure is also to ensure the safety and protection of the public and to contain the construction site within the hoarding walls.
Traffic Lane Closure: Laurier Street	August 16, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the Construction Manager (CM) to isolate the access to egress for site deliveries, loading and unloading. The implementation of this measure is also to ensure the safety and protection of the public and to contain the construction site within the hoarding walls.
PDP IV: Sign replacement	August 15, 2022	To install the new PDP IV sign onto the exterior corner of the building, next to the Woodlands Area.
Mission Critical Spaces	August 2, 2022	To complete A1 and A2 Towers construction fit up, to accommodate B1 Tower tenants.
Place du Portage IV: Wayfinding	August 2, 2022	To facilitate the construction renovations, including the Tower C Curtainwall Upgrades; Tower C Interior Upgrades; and Structural Upgrades for the Place du Portage AWR Project.
Towers A & B: Delineation and Hoarding Wall	August 2, 2022	To outline and separate the occupied space in Tower A2 from the construction activities in Tower B1.
Temporary Partial Closure: Laurier-Taché Parking Garage	August 2, 2022	To facilitate the following renovations: installation of a new elevator pit; an interruption in the ventilation system; structural upgrades; and replacement of underground piping.
Hoarding Wall: Tower B Exterior	July 29, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the Construction Manager (CM) to isolate the access to egress for site deliveries, loading and unloading. The implementation of this measure is to ensure the safety and protection of the public and to contain the construction site within the hoarding walls.
Tower A and B Delineation Hoarding	July 14, 2022	Outline and separate the occupied space in Tower A2 from the construction activities in Tower B1.
Interim Mailroom Demolition and Abatement	July 14, 2022	See notice
Interim Mailroom Construction	June 20, 2022	See notice.
Sidewalk and Lane Closure on Maisonneuve Boulevard	May 24, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the CM and to isolate the access to egress for site deliveries, loading and unloading. Additionally, the measures are required to ensure the safety and protection of the public and to contain the construction site within the hoarding walls.
Construction Hoarding: Tower C - North Courtyard	May 24, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the Construction Manager and to isolate the access to egress for site deliveries, loading and unloading. Additionally, the measures are required to ensure the safety and protection of the public and to contain the construction site within the hoarding walls.
Construction Hoarding: Tower B - Exterior	May 24, 2022	To facilitate the additional site logistics required for the Construction Manager and to isolate the access to egress for site deliveries, loading and unloading. Additionally, the measures are required to ensure the safety and protection of the public and to contain the construction site within the hoarding walls.
Construction hoarding activities	April 6, 2022	The main objective of the construction hoarding activities is to create a safe delineation between tenants and the construction zone in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Environmental Soil Study Characterization	April 5, 2022	To help identify potential contaminants in the soil in and around the project area. Information gathered during this work will help describe the environmental quality of the soil.
Tree Removal Activities	March 25, 2022	To facilitate additional site logistics requirements for the Construction Manager (CM) to enable construction related activities in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project and to update the landscape and riverfront greenbelt in connection to the complex.
Construction hoarding activities (Interim space)	February 22, 2022	To create a safe delineation between tenants and the construction zone in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Construction hoarding (CM site)	February 17, 2022	To create a safe delineation between tenants and the construction zone in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Construction hoarding	February 11, 2022	To create a safe delineation between tenants and the construction zone in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project.
Tree removal activities (Woodland Area)	February 9, 2022	To create an interim construction laydown area for the CM to enable construction related activities in preparation of the PDP3 AWR Project; and an opportunity to update the landscape and Riverfront Greenbelt connection to the complex.

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