Current Updates
Stay informed with regular updates as construction progresses. We’ll keep you posted on project milestones, potential disruptions, and other important details.
The Network Renewal Project has completed all scheduled cutovers. Through the end of February, crews will focus on electrical work, fire stopping in the 100 Block, and demolition of old network cabling across all Prince George buildings. Additional electrical upgrades, flooring work in Burns Lake, and fire alarm connections for network room smoke detectors will take place at the Quesnel, Burns Lake, and Mackenzie campuses.
Network disruptions are not expected but may happen during key transitions. Please follow all signage and coordinate with Facilities if access is needed.
Check the full map to see how campus blocks are connected and where work is taking place.
Upcoming Activities
Week of February 23 - March 1
Prince George Campus:
- All Blocks: Demolition of old network cabling
- 100 Block: Electrical work and fire stopping
Quesnel Campus:
- February 17 & 23: Electrical work
- February 23: Connecting network room smoke detectors to the fire alarm system
Burns Lake Campus:
- February 17: Flooring
- February 23: Connecting network room smoke detectors to the fire alarm system
Mackenzie Campus:
- February 17 & 23: Electrical work
- February 23: Connecting network room smoke detectors to the fire alarm system
Week of March 2 - 8
Prince George Campus:
- All Blocks: Smoke detectors to fire alarm system
Expected Impacts:
🔊 Noise: Elevated noise levels.
🚧 Access: No planned closures or reroutes. Corridors will remain open but may be partially cordoned off for construction. Please go around construction areas.
🖥️ Network: Disruptions are not anticipated. Although unlikely, unplanned interruptions may occur.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we strengthen CNC’s digital infrastructure.
Safety Reminder
- Please follow all posted signage and detour instructions.
- For your safety, do not enter active construction zones
About the Project
CNC is working to bring you a better-connected campus. By upgrading core networking infrastructure and replacing outdated systems, the College is future proofing its digital environment for students, staff, and faculty at all CNC campuses. These improvements reflect CNC’s commitment to rejuvenating infrastructure as part of our institutional goals.
The Network Renewal Project aligns with CNC’s Strategic Plan (lhulh whuts’odutel’eh – Learning Together) under Priority 3.5: Rejuvenate College Infrastructure. This project supports long-term goals to strengthen connectivity, enhance access to digital tools, and create a more connected experience across all CNC campuses.
Key Highlights of the Project
- Funded by the Ministry of Infrastructure
- Upgraded network infrastructure
- Better Wi-Fi coverage, faster speeds, and improved reliability
- All Wi-Fi Access Points are being replaced and updated
- Alignment with institutional goals to enhance technology and infrastructure
Project Timeline
- April 2023: Campus-wide Wi-Fi access point replacements done
- June 2024: Eduroam Wi-Fi network officially launched
- Fall 2024: Network Design
- May 2025: Pre-Construction Phase
- June 16, 2025: Construction Begins
- July 6, 2025: After-hours concrete cutting in 200 and 300 Blocks (All levels). Installation of new cabling in the 100 Block (all levels) and 900 block.
- July 27, 2025: Cabling in 100 Block is done.
- August 4, 2025: Work in common and unoccupied areas across the whole Prince George campus started.
- August 18, 2025: Ethernet and fiber cabling work started in the 400 and 700 Block
- August 25, 2025: Ethernet and fiber cabling work started in the 500 Block
- September 20, 2025: Network cutover in the 100 Block
- September 22, 2025: Work started at the Quesnel campus.
- September 27, 2025: Network cutover in the 300 Block (2nd and 3rd floors) 8am-4pm
- October 4, 2025: Network cutover in the 300 Block (1st floor) Prince George 8am-4pm
- October 8, 2025: Network upgrade in the 500 Block Prince George, all floors
- October 17,2025: Work on 200 Block 3rd floor and 400 Block Prince George completed
- October 18, 2025: Network cutover in the 400 Block Prince George
- October 25, 2025: Network cutover in the 700 Block (1st floor) Prince George
- November 8, 2025: Network cutover in the 700 Block (CCE & Bookstore) and 200 Block (3rd Floor) Prince George 8am- 4pm
- November 15, 2025: Network cutover in the 800 Block (Canfor Technical Centre) Prince George 8am – 2pm
- November 17 – December 2,2025: Rolling network cutover work in the Quesnel campus started
- November 18, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 1st floor north side 4pm – 2am
- November 19, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 1st floor south side
- November 20, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 2nd floor north side
- November 24, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 2nd floor north side
- November 25-27, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 2nd floor north side
- November 27, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 1st floor south side
- November 29, 2025: Network cutover in the 200 Block (2nd floor)
- December 1, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 1st and 2nd floor south side
- December 2, 2025: Network cutover in the Quesnel campus 1st and 2nd floor south side
- December 15, 2025: Cutovers complete in the 100, 200, and 300 Blocks of the Prince George Campus
- December 23, 2025 - January 5, 2026: No work
- January 5, 2026: Work in Mackenzie and Burns Lake started
- January 10, 2026: Network cutover in the 800 Block (Canfor Technical Centre) Prince George 8am – 2pm
- January 12 - 16, 2026: Rolling cutover in the evenings at the Quesnel Campus in South side
- February 2026: All scheduled network cutovers completed
- Completion Date: End of March 2026 (estimated)
Impact on Campus
As the Network Renewal Project progresses into construction, you may experience temporary disruptions, including brief outages, reduced connectivity, and equipment installation in your area. These interruptions will vary by location and timing.
We understand these disruptions may be inconvenient. Every effort will be made to keep them as brief and localized as possible. Advance notices and updates will be shared regularly.
Questions? Contact IT Services at helpdesk@cnc.bc.ca
For more information, including answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the Construction on Campus webpage.