Facilities News


Keeping the clean water flowing to campus – 16th Ave Water Main Replacement begins April 15

This project will replace 400 metres of aging water main infrastructure along 16th Avenue. Expect noise and traffic changes along the route.

Updates to UBC Facilities’ charge-out rates

Effective April 1, 2024, UBC Facilities’ charge-out rates have increased on the UBC Vancouver campus. This change is reflected in the Fiscal 2024/25 Planning Guidelines and the Charge-out Rates page. Use these rates for budgeting and planning for the fiscal year 2024/2025. 

50% off furniture at the Zero Waste Market

As spring rolls around, the Zero Waste Market is excited to announce that during April and May, will be 50% off, with some items free. Stop by to check out the furniture, stationary, lamps, and unique vintage items!

Do your part and Sort It Out

As we continue our commitment to sustainability, we want to take a moment to remind everyone of the importance of recycling and waste sorting within our buildings, and for office users to continue to sort their personal deskside waste. In 2012, UBC Facilities formally moved towards a self-sort model for deskside waste in offices. Learn more about recycling and waste sorting.

Say Goodbye to the old Power House

The demolition of the Power House is in progress to make way for the planned development of the UBC Sauder Power House Expansion. Learn more.