Current Updates
Stay informed with regular updates as construction progresses. We’ll keep you posted on project milestones, potential disruptions, and other important details.
Start Date: Monday, June 16, 2025
Location: Common areas throughout the Main Campus Building (hallways, network closets, and server room)
Work: Installation and upgrades of critical network infrastructure to improve performance, reliability, and security.
Expected Impacts:
🔊 Noise in construction areas during working hours
🚧 Access: Some corridors may be narrower—please go around construction areas where needed
🖥️ Network: Disruptions are not anticipated but may occur during critical connection points
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 By upgrading core networking infrastructure and replacing outdated systems, the College is future proofing its digital environment for students, staff, and faculty. 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
- 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.