The Roof, the Roof, the Roof is Underwater

NewsJonathan Caragay-Cook — Published March 3, 2015 | Updated March 3, 2015 at 7:50am

Originally scheduled for unveiling Friday, the facility had its second furniture delivery date this week postponed. The furniture installed before the break, as well as the flooring, wall paint and ceiling, was partially damaged, Wilkings says.

The installation of the IT systems “luckily” did not happen before the accident, he adds. The source of the water was from the fourth floor, and the university will clean the space and replace the tiles.

The full extent of the damage has yet to be determined and Wilkings could not be reached for further updates by press time. He says that the delay in opening the new space is “highly regrettable.”

Construction of the new advocacy centre began last November. Wilkings told The Link that the aims of the relocation from the seventh to the second floor were increased visibility, increased foot traffic and easier access.

The CSU hired the same contractor who renovated the Hive Café. Wilkings said at the time the goal was to have the centre open and ready for service in January.