Lumbers Building will be closed & sidewalk between Lumbers, Farquharson & Lassonde will be closed

York University is experiencing a temporary disruption to its
facilities/service.

Facilities/Services have been disrupted at:

Location of Disruption:

Lumbers Building will be closed. The sidewalk between Lumbers, Farquharson, and Lassonde will also be closed

Nature of Disruption:

, the Lumbers Building will be closed. The sidewalk between Lumbers, Farquharson, and Lassonde will also be closed – including the west facing doors between Farquharson and Lumbers. Contractors will be working to change the Lumbers High Voltage Transformer, which is located in the penthouse electrical room. A crane will be used to remove the existing transformer from the roof, and again to raise the new transformer into position. The transformers weigh upwards of 7000 lbs. each, and the building must remain empty with suspended loads overhead. The sidewalk area will be closed on the South/West side of Lumbers-adjacent to Farquharson and Lassonde where the crane will be located.

Expected Duration of Disruption:
Saturday, September 15th

Alternate Facilities/Services may be available at:

Alternative Location:

Please avoid the side walk and area that is behind the barriers.

We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary disruption in
facilities/services may have caused.


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